Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oaklawn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: OAKLAWN EL serves the east part of Fort Worth, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically live 5-10 minutes away from the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1 mile to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oaklawn Elementary School's student population of 395 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
395 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Student Success! Nothing Less
School Rankings
Oaklawn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oaklawn Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7872 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
87%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oaklawn Elementary School's ranking?
Oaklawn Elementary School is ranked #7872 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Oaklawn Elementary School often compared to?
Oaklawn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lowery Road by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Oaklawn Elementary School?
395 students attend Oaklawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Oaklawn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oaklawn Elementary School?
Oaklawn Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oaklawn Elementary School offer ?
Oaklawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oaklawn Elementary School part of?
Oaklawn Elementary School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Oaklawn Elementary School located?
Oaklawn Elementary School is located in the Glencrest neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX.
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