Oaks Elementary School

325 Oaks School Dr
Oaks, PA 19456
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 554 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (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 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 10% in PA
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Oaks Elementary School's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oaks Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#166 out of 2549 schools
(Top 10%)
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68%
38%
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76%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oaks Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
25%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
4%
14%
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White
58%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Oaks Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #166 out of 2,549 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?
68% 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?
554 students attend Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% 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, and 4% of students are Black.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oaks Elementary School part of?
Oaks Elementary School is part of Spring-Ford Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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