Very Good
#562 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 20% in state
Oaks EL Sch
Elementary School · Spring-ford Area Sd · Oaks, PA
A Spring-ford Area Sd elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
325 Oaks School Dr, Oaks, PA 19456
- Math 78% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oaks EL Sch score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 76% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oaks EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$587,500
College educated
74.2%
Homeownership
92.9%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Arrowhead EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 1.6 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Tot Spot Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.4 mi | 1 | 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.
Spring-ford Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $20,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oaks EL Sch is listed in Spring-Ford Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oaks EL Sch
Oaks EL Sch is a public elementary school in Oaks, PA, part of Spring-ford Area Sd, serving approximately 592 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #562 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oaks EL Sch
What grades does Oaks EL Sch serve?
Oaks EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Oaks EL Sch?
Oaks EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oaks EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Oaks EL Sch is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oaks EL Sch rank in PA?
Oaks EL Sch ranks #562 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Oaks EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Oaks EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oaks EL Sch has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Oaks EL Sch a charter school?
No, Oaks EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oaks EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Oaks EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oaks EL Sch?
16.6% of students at Oaks EL Sch 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (610) 705-6008
- Area population (ZIP 19456)
- 192
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 19456; 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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