Serving 184 students in grades 1-5, Oakwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
7%
Black
26%
17%
White
35%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Oakwood Elementary School?
184 students attend Oakwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Oakwood Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakwood Elementary School?
Oakwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oakwood Elementary School offer ?
Oakwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Oakwood Elementary School part of?
Oakwood Elementary School is part of Elyria City Schools School District.
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