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#2582 of 2,648 schools in NC
Oaks Road Academy
Elementary School · Craven County Board of Education · New Bern, NC
A Craven County Board of Education elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2811 Oaks Road, New Bern, NC 28560
- Math 40% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oaks Road Academy score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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
96.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oaks Road Academy 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Bern), 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
$62,142
Median home value
$191,600
Median rent
$992/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J T Barber ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Calvary Baptist Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Trent Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Creekside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | Not available | 512 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Craven County Board of Education
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #25 of 26
- District spending per student
- $11,893NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oaks Road Academy is listed in Craven County Board of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oaks Road Academy
Oaks Road Academy is a public elementary school in New Bern, NC, part of Craven County Board of Education, serving approximately 367 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,582 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oaks Road Academy
What grades does Oaks Road Academy serve?
Oaks Road Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Oaks Road Academy?
Oaks Road Academy has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oaks Road Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oaks Road Academy is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oaks Road Academy rank in NC?
Oaks Road Academy ranks #2,582 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Oaks Road Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Oaks Road Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Oaks Road Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oaks Road Academy has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oaks Road Academy a charter school?
No, Oaks Road Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oaks Road Academy a Title I school?
No, Oaks Road Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oaks Road Academy?
96.7% of students at Oaks Road Academy 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
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Craven County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (252) 514-6475
- Area population (ZIP 28560)
- 27,981
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 28560; 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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