Oakview Elementary School

1400 S Clinton Ave
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakview Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 30% in MI
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Oakview Elementary School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Oakview Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakview Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#762 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
49%
35%
52%
45%
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
(22-23)
24%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakview Elementary School's ranking?
Oakview Elementary School is ranked #762 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Oakview Elementary School often compared to?
Oakview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway Elementary School, Eureka School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Oakview Elementary School?
313 students attend Oakview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Oakview Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakview Elementary School?
Oakview Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
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 St. Johns School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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