Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Oak Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Oak Creek Elementary School's student population of 234 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oak Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Creek Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#921 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
35%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
62%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Creek Elementary School is ranked #921 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Oak Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Star Community School, American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, Camp Verde Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Oak Creek Elementary School?
234 students attend Oak Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Oak Creek Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Creek Elementary School?
Oak Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Creek Elementary School offer ?
Oak Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Creek Elementary School part of?
Oak Creek Elementary School is part of Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) School District.
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