Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Pointe Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Pointe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Oak Pointe Elementary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Pointe Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Pointe Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#337 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
28%
31%
White
54%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Pointe Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Pointe Elementary School is ranked #337 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Oak Pointe Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Pointe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Oak Pointe Elementary School?
520 students attend Oak Pointe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Oak Pointe Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Pointe Elementary School?
Oak Pointe Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oak Pointe Elementary School offer ?
Oak Pointe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Pointe Elementary School part of?
Oak Pointe Elementary School is part of Lexington 05 School District.
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