The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
429 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)7%
8%
Black
(09-10)n/a
13%
White
(09-10)93%
75%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
59%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN 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 76% IN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IN state average).
How many students attend Oakland Elementary School?
429 students attend Oakland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Oakland Elementary School students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Oakland Elementary School offer ?
Oakland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oakland Elementary School part of?
Oakland Elementary School is part of Elwood Community School Corporation School District.
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