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Oakhurst Elementary School

175 Mead Rd
Decatur, GA 30030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Oakhurst Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 85-89%
  • : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Oakhurst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Oakhurst Elementary School's student population of 302 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
302 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Oakhurst Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
(18-19)
85-89%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oakhurst Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
85-89%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oakhurst Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Oakhurst Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Oakhurst Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Oakhurst Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Oakhurst Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
65%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Oakhurst Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Oakhurst Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oakhurst Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Oakhurst Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oakhurst Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oakhurst Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Oakhurst Elementary School often compared to?
Oakhurst Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winnona Park Elementary School, Glennwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
How many students attend Oakhurst Elementary School?
302 students attend Oakhurst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Oakhurst Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakhurst Elementary School?
Oakhurst Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakhurst Elementary School offer ?
Oakhurst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Oakhurst Elementary School part of?
Oakhurst Elementary School is part of City Schools Of Decatur School District.
In what neighborhood is Oakhurst Elementary School located?
Oakhurst Elementary School is located in the Oakhurst neighborhood of Decatur, GA. There are 1 other public schools located in Oakhurst.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
CSD Spring Break - No School
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 85-89%
  • : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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