Oakland Elementary School

4930 Pipers Gap Road
Galax, VA 24333
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oakland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Oakland Elementary School's student population of 187 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

Oakland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakland Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1076 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
50-54%
54%
(20-21)
60-64%
69%
(20-21)
40-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
2%
22%
White
83%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakland Elementary School's ranking?
Oakland Elementary School is ranked #1076 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Oakland Elementary School?
187 students attend Oakland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Oakland Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland Elementary School?
Oakland Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakland Elementary School offer ?
Oakland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oakland Elementary School part of?
Oakland Elementary School is part of Carroll County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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