Oakland Elementary School
Oakland Elementary School serves 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Oakland Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Oakland Elementary School's student population of 665 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 665 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oakland Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Oakland Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1853 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 15% |
| Black | 67% | 37% |
| White | 7% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Henry County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oakland Elementary School is Excel Academy (3.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Henry County Middle School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wesley Lakes Elementary School (2.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mcdonough Wesley Lakes Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 18%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 693 students10
2.1 miles
685 Mcdonough Pkwy
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-1889 2.1 PK-5 693 - Mcdonough Henry County Middle School Math: 14% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 724 students10
2.4 miles
166 Holly Smith Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-3945 2.4 6-8 724 - Locust Grove Luella Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 640 students10
3.4 miles
575 Walker Dr
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 288-2035 3.4 PK-5 640 - Mcdonough Walnut Creek Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 22%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 654 students10
3.7 miles
3535 Mcdonough Pkwy
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 288-8561 3.7 PK-5 654 - Mcdonough Excel Academy Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 117 students10
3.8 miles
330 Tomlinson St
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101 3.8 6-12 117
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