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Oakwood Elementary School (Closed 2016)

3230 85th St So
Lakewood, WA 98499
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(14-15)
40-44%
49%
(14-15)
45-49%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
55%
26%
Black
8%
5%
White
15%
48%
Hawaiian
8%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% WA state average).
How many students attend Oakwood Elementary School?
356 students attend Oakwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Oakwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakwood Elementary School?
Oakwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Oakwood Elementary School offer ?
Oakwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oakwood Elementary School part of?
Oakwood Elementary School is part of Clover Park School District.

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