Serving 534 students in grades 3-5, Oakwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oakwood Elementary School's student population of 534 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oakwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakwood Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#251 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakwood Elementary School's ranking?
Oakwood Elementary School is ranked #251 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Oakwood Elementary School?
534 students attend Oakwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Oakwood Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oakwood Elementary School offer ?
Oakwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Oakwood Elementary School part of?
Oakwood Elementary School is part of Preston Joint School District.
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