Oakwood Primary Center serves 653 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oakwood Primary Center's student population of 653 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oakwood Primary Center is 0.60, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
55%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
32%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Oakwood Primary Center?
653 students attend Oakwood Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Oakwood Primary Center students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakwood Primary Center?
Oakwood Primary Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oakwood Primary Center offer ?
Oakwood Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakwood Primary Center part of?
Oakwood Primary Center is part of South Huntington Union Free School District.
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