Oakview Elementary School

515 Godfrey Road
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 855 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakview Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina 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 South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 855 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10% in SC
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oakview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Oakview Elementary School's student population of 855 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
855 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers

School Rankings

Oakview Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakview Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#93 out of 1154 schools
(Top 10%)
76%
41%
77%
52%
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
13%
31%
White
69%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakview Elementary School's ranking?
Oakview Elementary School is ranked #93 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Oakview Elementary School often compared to?
Oakview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monarch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Oakview Elementary School?
855 students attend Oakview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Oakview Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakview Elementary School?
Oakview Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakview Elementary School offer ?
Oakview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oakview Elementary School part of?
Oakview Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.

School Reviews

5   1/10/2012
Lack of follow up and involvement by adminstrative staff. As long as the test scores and grades are good, the adminstration will not address issues in the classroom, regardless of stated policies concerning 'bullying'. Complaints against one of the teachers, resulted in retaliation against the student. Despite requests to move our child to another class, the requests were denied since our child was making very good grades. This further supports the reputation that Oakview's primary focus is on test scores and grades, and student safety/well-being is a distant second.
- Posted by Parent - wompr

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 855 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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