Oak Ridge Elementary School

506 E 13 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oak Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Oak Ridge Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Oak Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (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 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#545 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Oak Ridge Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
34%
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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
45%
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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
38%
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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
9%
18%
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White
76%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Oak Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oak Ridge Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Oak Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Ridge Elementary School is ranked #545 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Oak Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwood Elementary School, Keller Elementary School, Oakland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Oak Ridge Elementary School?
388 students attend Oak Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Oak Ridge Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 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 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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 Royal Oak Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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