Oakesdale Elementary School

Oakesdale Elementary School is a small, rural public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students in the charming community of Oakesdale, Washington. With an enrollment of just 79 students and a student-teacher ratio of 19.8:1, it offers a personalized learning environment where teachers can give individual attention to each child's needs. The school has four full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to fostering academic growth in ELA/Reading (63% proficiency), Math (63% proficiency), and Science (46% proficiency).

While the MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 places it around the middle of all Washington schools, Oakesdale Elementary focuses on student development with room for improvement in certain areas. Located in a remote rural setting, Oakesdale Elementary is part of the close-knit community of Whitman County, where students benefit from a tight-knit school atmosphere and strong local support.

With an enrollment of 79 students, Oakesdale Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Oakesdale Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.