Oakwood Elementary School

12900 N 71st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 926 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Oakwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 926 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oakwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Oakwood Elementary School's student population of 926 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
926 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

School Rankings

Oakwood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakwood Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#262 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
57%
35%
60%
40%
32%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
31%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
56%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakwood Elementary School's ranking?
Oakwood Elementary School is ranked #262 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Oakwood Elementary School often compared to?
Oakwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oasis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Oakwood Elementary School?
926 students attend Oakwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Oakwood Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakwood Elementary School?
Oakwood Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oakwood Elementary School offer ?
Oakwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakwood Elementary School part of?
Oakwood Elementary School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 926 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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