Below Average
#1655 of 2,105 schools in WI
Oaklawn Elementary
Elementary School · Oshkosh Area School District · Oshkosh, WI
An Oshkosh Area School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
112 Viola Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901
- Math 28% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oaklawn Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.8%
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 Oaklawn 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,685/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oshkosh), 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
$61,734
Median home value
$164,000
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
50.4%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54901; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Webster Stanley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| E Cook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 98 | 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.
Oshkosh Area School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #15 of 21
- District spending per student
- $15,676NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oaklawn Elementary is listed in Oshkosh Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oaklawn Elementary
Oaklawn Elementary is a public elementary school in Oshkosh, WI, part of Oshkosh Area School District, serving approximately 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,655 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oaklawn Elementary
What grades does Oaklawn Elementary serve?
Oaklawn Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Oaklawn Elementary?
Oaklawn Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oaklawn Elementary rank in WI?
Oaklawn Elementary ranks #1,655 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Oaklawn Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Oaklawn Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Oaklawn Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oaklawn Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oaklawn Elementary a charter school?
No, Oaklawn Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oaklawn Elementary a Title I school?
No, Oaklawn Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oaklawn Elementary?
66.8% of students at Oaklawn 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
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (920) 424-0170
- Area population (ZIP 54901)
- 36,999
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 54901; 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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