Oakview Elementary School

3574 Oakvale Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Oakview Elementary School serves 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Oakview Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 708 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in GA
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Oakview Elementary School's student population of 708 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
708 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Oakview Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Oakview Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1974 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
17%
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Black
94%
36%
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White
n/a
38%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakview Elementary School's ranking?
Oakview Elementary School is ranked #1974 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Oakview Elementary School?
708 students attend Oakview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Oakview Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakview Elementary School offer ?
Oakview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oakview Elementary School part of?
Oakview Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 708 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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