Oakshire Elementary School

5459 Vicari Street
Houma, LA 70364
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oakshire Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oakshire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Oakshire Elementary School's student population of 575 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
575 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Oakshire Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakshire Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#377 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
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29%
29%
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53%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
9%
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Black
26%
42%
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White
49%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
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0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakshire Elementary School's ranking?
Oakshire Elementary School is ranked #377 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Oakshire Elementary School often compared to?
Oakshire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bourg Elementary School, Lisa Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Oakshire Elementary School?
575 students attend Oakshire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Oakshire Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakshire Elementary School?
Oakshire Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oakshire Elementary School offer ?
Oakshire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Oakshire Elementary School part of?
Oakshire Elementary School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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