Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Oakland Heights Elem. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakland Heights Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Oakland Heights Elem. School's student population of 463 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oakland Heights Elem. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakland Heights Elem. School is 0.65, which is more 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
#562 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
47%
15%
Black
10%
19%
White
35%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakland Heights Elem. School's ranking?
Oakland Heights Elem. School is ranked #562 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Oakland Heights Elem. School often compared to?
Oakland Heights Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sequoyah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Oakland Heights Elem. School?
463 students attend Oakland Heights Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Oakland Heights Elem. School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakland Heights Elem. School?
Oakland Heights Elem. School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oakland Heights Elem. School offer ?
Oakland Heights Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakland Heights Elem. School part of?
Oakland Heights Elem. School is part of Russellville School District.
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