Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Oakley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Oakley Elementary School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
Oakley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakley Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1842 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
22%
25%
White
49%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Oakley Elementary School is ranked #1842 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Oakley Elementary School often compared to?
Oakley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haw Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Oakley Elementary School?
433 students attend Oakley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Oakley Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakley Elementary School?
Oakley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oakley Elementary School offer ?
Oakley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oakley Elementary School part of?
Oakley Elementary School is part of Buncombe County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Oakley Elementary School located?
Oakley Elementary School is located in the Oakley neighborhood of Asheville, NC.
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