Serving 678 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Crest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak Crest Elementary School's student population of 678 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Crest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Crest Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5857 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
78%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
19%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Crest Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Crest Elementary School is ranked #5857 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Oak Crest Elementary School?
678 students attend Oak Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Oak Crest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Crest Elementary School?
Oak Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oak Crest Elementary School offer ?
Oak Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oak Crest Elementary School part of?
Oak Crest Elementary School is part of East Central Independent School District.
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