Oakview Elementary School serves 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oakview Elementary School's student population of 432 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oakview Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-44%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
12%
33%
Black
10%
15%
White
73%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Oakview Elementary School often compared to?
Oakview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Bank Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Oakview Elementary School?
432 students attend Oakview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Oakview Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakview Elementary School?
Oakview Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oakview Elementary School offer ?
Oakview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Oakview Elementary School part of?
Oakview Elementary School is part of West Deptford Township School District.
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