Serving 722 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, White Oak Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: White Oak Elementary School serves the northern part of Buford, GA, covering an area of approximately 8.2 square miles. Families in the attendance zone typically have a driving time of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Oak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
White Oak Elementary School's student population of 722 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
722 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
White Oak Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Oak Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#102 out of 2192 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Oak Elementary School's ranking?
White Oak Elementary School is ranked #102 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are White Oak Elementary School often compared to?
White Oak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sycamore Elementary School, Sugar Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend White Oak Elementary School?
722 students attend White Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of White Oak Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Oak Elementary School?
White Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Oak Elementary School offer ?
White Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Oak Elementary School part of?
White Oak Elementary School is part of Gwinnett County School District.
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