Oakland Elementary School (Closed 2012)

Oakland Elementary School serves 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 91%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(10-11)
70-74%
84%
(10-11)
85-89%
91%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
n/a
36%
White
92%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% GA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 91% GA state average).
How many students attend Oakland Elementary School?
293 students attend Oakland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Oakland Elementary School students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakland Elementary School?
Oakland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakland Elementary School offer ?
Oakland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Oakland Elementary School part of?
Oakland Elementary School is part of Gilmer County School District.

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