Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Knoll Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
463 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
37%
18%
Black
61%
36%
White
1%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Oak Knoll Elementary School?
463 students attend Oak Knoll Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Oak Knoll Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Knoll Elementary School?
Oak Knoll Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oak Knoll Elementary School offer ?
Oak Knoll Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oak Knoll Elementary School part of?
Oak Knoll Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.
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