Oakshire Elementary School

5459 Vicari Street
Houma, LA 70364
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oakshire Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 37% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30% in LA
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • 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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Attribute

School Overview

Oakshire Elementary School's student population of 588 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Motto
Engage, Educate and Empower Every Student, Every Day

School Rankings

Oakshire Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakshire Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#343 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
37%
34%
55%
42%
36%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
24%
41%
White
46%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakshire Elementary School's ranking?
Oakshire Elementary School is ranked #343 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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, Legion Park Elementary School, Lisa Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Oakshire Elementary School?
588 students attend Oakshire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Oakshire Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakshire Elementary School?
Oakshire Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakshire Elementary School offer ?
Oakshire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakshire Elementary School part of?
Oakshire Elementary School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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