Oakwood Elementary School

500 Oak St
Portland, MI 48875
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Oakwood Elementary School serves 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Oakwood Elementary School's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
482 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Oakwood Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
2%
9%
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Black
n/a
18%
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White
94%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Oakwood Elementary School?
482 students attend Oakwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Oakwood Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 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 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oakwood Elementary School offer ?
Oakwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Oakwood Elementary School part of?
Oakwood Elementary School is part of Portland Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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