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#1252 of 2,268 schools in GA

Oakwood Elementary School

Elementary School · Hall County · Oakwood, GA

A Hall County elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4500 Allen St, Oakwood, GA 30566

  • Math 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.4% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.5% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$13,074
Chronic Absenteeism23.4%

Students at Oakwood Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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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 Proficiency28%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
26%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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

78.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oakwood 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,134/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oakwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$61,524

Median home value

$267,000

Median rent

$1,240/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

59.8%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30566; 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

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Christ Place Weekday Preschool & Kind.Private · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.0 mi18Compare →
Maranatha Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–121.0 mi57Compare →
Mundy Mill Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–51.6 mi758Compare →
Martin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–52.3 mi610Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hall County

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#10 of 37
District spending per student
$13,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Oakwood Elementary School

Oakwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oakwood, GA, part of Hall County, serving approximately 501 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,252 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oakwood Elementary School

What grades does Oakwood Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Oakwood Elementary School?

Oakwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Oakwood Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oakwood Elementary School rank in GA?

Oakwood Elementary School ranks #1,252 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Oakwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oakwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Oakwood Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakwood Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Oakwood Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Oakwood Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

78.4% of students at Oakwood 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
501
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Hall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.4%
Area population (ZIP 30566)
9,168
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
33.6
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 30566; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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