Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oaks Road Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oaks Road Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Oaks Road Academy's student population of 367 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oaks Road Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oaks Road Academy is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2400 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
24%
21%
Black
36%
25%
White
21%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oaks Road Academy's ranking?
Oaks Road Academy is ranked #2400 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Oaks Road Academy often compared to?
Oaks Road Academyis often viewed alongside schools like J T Barber Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Oaks Road Academy?
367 students attend Oaks Road Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Oaks Road Academy students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oaks Road Academy?
Oaks Road Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oaks Road Academy offer ?
Oaks Road Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oaks Road Academy part of?
Oaks Road Academy is part of Craven County Board Of Education School District.
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