Serving 483 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Oak Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Oak Park Elementary School's student population of 483 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Oak Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Park Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
9%
47%
White
76%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Park Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Park Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Oak Park Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Magnolia Park Elementary School, Pecan Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Oak Park Elementary School?
483 students attend Oak Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Oak Park Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Park Elementary School?
Oak Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Park Elementary School offer ?
Oak Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Park Elementary School part of?
Oak Park Elementary School is part of Ocean Springs School District.
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