Oakwood Elementary School

17340 County Road 6
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 10% in MN
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : Oakwood Elementary serves the northern part of Minneapolis, MN, covering an area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Families in this attendance zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Oakwood Elementary School's student population of 545 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Oakwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakwood Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#109 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

73%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

68%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
13%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
3%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Black
12%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
66%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
34%
0.53

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
11.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakwood Elementary School's ranking?
Oakwood Elementary School is ranked #109 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Oakwood Elementary School often compared to?
Oakwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gleason Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Oakwood Elementary School?
545 students attend Oakwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Oakwood Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oakwood Elementary School offer ?
Oakwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakwood Elementary School part of?
Oakwood Elementary School is part of Wayzata Public School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : Oakwood Elementary serves the northern part of Minneapolis, MN, covering an area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Families in this attendance zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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