Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oaks Road Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oaks Road Academy's student population of 352 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oaks Road Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oaks Road Academy is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2400 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20-24%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
30%
22%
Black
33%
24%
White
18%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oaks Road Academy's ranking?
Oaks Road Academy is ranked #2400 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Oaks Road Academy often compared to?
Oaks Road Academyis often viewed alongside schools like J.t. Barber Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Oaks Road Academy?
352 students attend Oaks Road Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Oaks Road Academy students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oaks Road Academy?
Oaks Road Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oaks Road Academy offer ?
Oaks Road Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oaks Road Academy part of?
Oaks Road Academy is part of Craven County Board Of Education School District.
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