Northern Shores Elementary School vs. Oakland Elementary School
Should you attend Northern Shores Elementary School or Oakland Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northern Shores Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Oakland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 837 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northern Shores Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
837 students
483 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#551 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#557 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
47
47
Kindergarten Students
144
77
Grade 1 Students
126
67
Grade 2 Students
127
76
Grade 3 Students
131
65
Grade 4 Students
136
73
Grade 5 Students
126
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
8%
% Black
42%
55%
% White
33%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
