Oak Ridge Elementary School

465 Moyer Rd
Harleysville, PA 19438
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oak Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20% in PA
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Oak Ridge Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Oak Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Ridge Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#415 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
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63%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oak Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oak Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oak Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
8%
14%
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White
76%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Oak Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oak Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oak Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Ridge Elementary School is ranked #415 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Oak Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salford Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Oak Ridge Elementary School?
435 students attend Oak Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Oak Ridge Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% 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 Ridge Elementary School?
Oak Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Oak Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Ridge Elementary School part of?
Oak Ridge Elementary School is part of Souderton Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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