Oakwood Elementary School serves 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oakwood Elementary School's student population of 497 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oakwood Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Oakwood Elementary School?
497 students attend Oakwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Oakwood Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakwood Elementary School?
Oakwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oakwood Elementary School offer ?
Oakwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Oakwood Elementary School part of?
Oakwood Elementary School is part of Portland School District.
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