Serving 591 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Oaks Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Oaks, PA, covering an area of approximately 9.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 3.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oaks Elementary School's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
591 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oaks Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
25%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
57%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Oaks Elementary School is ranked #206 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Oaks Elementary School?
591 students attend Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Oaks Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oaks Elementary School?
Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oaks Elementary School part of?
Oaks Elementary School is part of Spring-Ford Area School District.
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