Oakwood Elementary School
Tel:
(517) 647-2991
Oakwood Elementary School serves 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Oakwood Elementary School's student population of 445 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 445 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Oakwood Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 18% |
| White | 94% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Portland School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oakwood Elementary School is Portland High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Portland Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portland Portland Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 467 students
0.2 miles
745 Storz St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2985 0.2 6-8 467 - Portland Portland High School Grades: 9-12 | 645 students
1.2 miles
1100 Ionia Rd
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2981 1.2 9-12 645 - Portland Westwood Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 473 students
1.4 miles
883 Cross St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2989 1.4 3-5 473 - Westphalia Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School Grades: 6-12 | 490 students
6.4 miles
5101 South Clintonia Rd
Westphalia, MI 48894
(989) 587-5100 6.4 6-12 490 - Ionia Coon School Grades: K-8 | 9 students
8.9 miles
6679 South State Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900 8.9 K-8 9
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