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#1329 of 2,268 schools in GA

Oakley Elementary School

Elementary School · Fulton County · Union City, GA

A Fulton County elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7220 Oakley Ter, Union City, GA 30291

  • Math 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.1 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$15,183
Chronic Absenteeism31.6%

Students at Oakley Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Oakley Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$46,208

Median home value

$190,100

Median rent

$1,237/mo

College educated

27.3%

Homeownership

41.5%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30291; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
S. L. Lewis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–51.8 mi544Compare →
Gullatt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–52.2 mi731Compare →
Feldwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–52.8 mi675Compare →
Nolan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–52.8 mi665Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Fulton County

Schools in district
106
Rank in district
#78 of 104
District spending per student
$15,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oakley Elementary School is listed in Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oakley Elementary School

Oakley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Union City, GA, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 689 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,329 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oakley Elementary School

What grades does Oakley Elementary School serve?

Oakley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Oakley Elementary School?

Oakley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oakley Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oakley Elementary School rank in GA?

Oakley Elementary School ranks #1,329 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Oakley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oakley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Oakley Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakley Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Oakley Elementary School a charter school?

No, Oakley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oakley Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Oakley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakley Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Oakley Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
689
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.6%
Area population (ZIP 30291)
25,013
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
33.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30291; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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