Oakwood Elementary School serves 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
58%
22%
White
20%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% VA state average).
How many students attend Oakwood Elementary School?
346 students attend Oakwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Oakwood Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakwood Elementary School?
Oakwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakwood Elementary School offer ?
Oakwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oakwood Elementary School part of?
Oakwood Elementary School is part of Norfolk City Public Schools.
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