Very Good
#931 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 35% in state
Oak Lane Elementary
Elementary School · Person County Schools · Hurdle Mills, NC
A Person County Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2076 Jim Morton Rd, Hurdle Mills, NC 27541
- Math 61% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Lane Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Oak Lane Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated756/100K
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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
$74,561
Median home value
$237,900
Median rent
$1,579/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27541; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Person County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | Not available | 522 | Compare → |
| North End ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | Not available | 160 | Compare → |
| Pcs Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 62 | Compare → |
| South ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 434 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Person County Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #3 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,682NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Lane Elementary is listed in Person County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Lane Elementary
Oak Lane Elementary is a public elementary school in Hurdle Mills, NC, part of Person County Schools, serving approximately 223 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #931 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Lane Elementary
What grades does Oak Lane Elementary serve?
Oak Lane Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Oak Lane Elementary?
Oak Lane Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Lane Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Lane Elementary rank in NC?
Oak Lane Elementary ranks #931 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Oak Lane Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Lane Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Oak Lane Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Lane Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oak Lane Elementary a charter school?
No, Oak Lane Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Lane Elementary a Title I school?
No, Oak Lane Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Lane Elementary?
98.7% of students at Oak Lane Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 223
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Person County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (336) 364-2204
- Area population (ZIP 27541)
- 3,862
- Area average commute
- 36.9 min
- Area median age
- 47
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 27541; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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