Oakshire Elementary School

5459 Vicari Street
Houma, LA 70364
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oakshire Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oakshire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Oakshire Elementary School's student population of 588 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
588 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Oakshire Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakshire Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#434 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Oakshire Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oakshire Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oakshire Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oakshire Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Oakshire Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Oakshire Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Oakshire Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
46%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Oakshire Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana 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 Oakshire Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Oakshire Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oakshire Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oakshire Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakshire Elementary School's ranking?
Oakshire Elementary School is ranked #434 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Oakshire Elementary School often compared to?
Oakshire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bourg Elementary School, Lisa Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Oakshire Elementary School?
588 students attend Oakshire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Oakshire Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakshire Elementary School?
Oakshire Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakshire Elementary School offer ?
Oakshire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Oakshire Elementary School part of?
Oakshire Elementary School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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