Oakwood Elementary School

500 Oak St
Portland, MI 48875
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Oakwood Elementary School serves 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Oakwood Elementary School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Oakwood Elementary School is 0.17, 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)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
(22-23)
22.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Oakwood Elementary School?
473 students attend Oakwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Oakwood Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakwood Elementary School?
Oakwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Oakwood Elementary School offer ?
Oakwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakwood Elementary School part of?
Oakwood Elementary School is part of Portland School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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