Excellent
#279 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 8% in state
Oakview Elementary School
Elementary School · Kettering City School District · Kettering, OH
A Kettering City School District elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4001 Ackerman Blvd, Kettering, OH 45429
- Math 85% proficient (2022)
- Reading 78% proficient (2022)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oakview Elementary School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 81% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oakview 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,549/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kettering), 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
$77,291
Median home value
$221,200
Median rent
$1,007/mo
College educated
48.2%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45429; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Borromeo SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Orchard Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| St Albert the Great Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Beavertown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 357 | Compare → |
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.
Kettering City School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $16,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oakview Elementary School is listed in Kettering City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakview Elementary School
Oakview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kettering, OH, part of Kettering City School District, serving approximately 479 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #279 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakview Elementary School
What grades does Oakview Elementary School serve?
Oakview Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Oakview Elementary School?
Oakview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakview Elementary School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakview Elementary School rank in OH?
Oakview Elementary School ranks #279 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Oakview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Oakview Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakview Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oakview Elementary School a charter school?
No, Oakview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oakview Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Oakview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakview Elementary School?
41.8% of students at Oakview 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
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (937) 499-1870
- Area population (ZIP 45429)
- 26,510
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 45429; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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