Oakwood Elementary School
Oakwood Elementary School serves 1,000 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Oakwood Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Oakwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Oakwood Elementary School's student population of 1,000 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 1,000 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oakwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Oakwood Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #357 out of 2111 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 64% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peoria Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oakwood Elementary School is Peoria Ecampus (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Legacy Traditional School - Glendale (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Glendale Legacy Traditional School - Glendale Charter School
Math: 71% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-8 | 1,038 student10
0.5 miles
13091 North 67th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 219-4300 0.5 K-8 1,038 - Mesa Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics Elementary School Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 269 students10
0.8 miles
16454 N 28th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 878-0986 0.8 K-5 269 - Peoria Sundance Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 674 students10
0.9 miles
7051 W Cholla St.
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-4675 0.9 PK-8 674 - Glendale Desert Valley Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 41%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 546 students10
1.0 miles
12901 N. 63rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 412-4750 1 PK-8 546 - Peoria Oasis Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 782 students10
1.0 miles
7841 W Sweetwater
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 486-6000 1 PK-8 782
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