Oakland Elementary School
Tel:
(276)236-3049
- Oakland Elementary School serves 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Oakland Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Oakland Elementary School's student population of 201 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2009) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 201 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Oakland Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Oakland Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #380 out of 1,796 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 15% |
| Black | n/a | 23% |
| White | 87% | 50% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Carroll Co Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Oakland Elementary School is Galax High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Galax High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Galax Middle School (2.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Galax Coop Center For Excep Children Special Education School
2.4 miles
200 Maroon Tide Dr
Galax, VA 24333
(276)236-8811 2.4 n/a n/a - Galax Galax High School Grades: 8-12 | 493 students
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200 Maroon Tide Dr
Galax, VA 24333
(276)236-2991 2.4 8-12 493 - Galax Galax Middle School Grades: 5-7 | 272 students
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202 Maroon Tide Dr
Galax, VA 24333
(276)236-6124 2.4 5-7 272 - Galax Galax Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 567 students
2.5 miles
225 Academy Drive
Galax, VA 24333
(276)236-6159 2.5 PK-4 567 - Galax Gladeville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 287 students
3.6 miles
3117 Glendale Rd
Galax, VA 24333
(276)236-5449 3.6 PK-5 287
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