Oak View Elementary

Summary:

Oak View Elementary is a public elementary school located in Decatur, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 668 students. The school is part of the DeKalb County School District, which is ranked 138 out of 203 school districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oak View Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Georgia elementary schools over the past decade, with a statewide ranking between 1,127 and 1,224 out of around 1,200-1,250 schools. The school has received a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, indicating very poor performance compared to other schools in the state. Academically, Oak View Elementary significantly underperforms the DeKalb County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 15% of 3rd graders, 13.2% of 4th graders, and 23.9% of 5th graders at Oak View were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 31.6%, 30.5%, and 40.8% for DeKalb County, respectively. The school also serves a predominantly low-income student population, with nearly 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Comparing Oak View Elementary to nearby schools in the same district, such as Narvie Harris Elementary, Kelley Lake Elementary, and Columbia Elementary, it is clear that Oak View is an outlier in terms of academic performance, with these nearby schools generally outperforming Oak View on key measures. Despite relatively high per-student spending and a decreasing student-teacher ratio, Oak View Elementary has not been able to translate these resources into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that the school may face unique challenges that need to be addressed through a comprehensive review of instructional practices, community engagement, and resource allocation.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3574 Oakvale Rd
Decatur, GA 30034

(678) 875-1302

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1141^st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Oak View Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Cedar Grove Middle School
High:	Cedar Grove High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 668

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.9%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oak View Elementary ranks worse than 91.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.89. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Oak View Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 138^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oak View Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	7.45	1065^th	1101	3.3%
2007	2.53	1117^th	1125	0.7%
2008	6.63	1099^th	1134	3.1%
2009	6.82	1103^rd	1133	2.6%
2010	9.56	1111^th	1183	6.1%
2011	7.88	1145^th	1212	5.5%
2012	5.19	1162^nd	1201	3.2%
2013	8.28	1146^th	1225	6.4%
2014	7.39	1158^th	1231	5.9%
2015	10.13	1169^th	1240	5.7%
2016	8.66	1188^th	1233	3.6%
2017	7.90	1168^th	1205	3.1%
2018	10.04	1127^th	1209	6.8%
2019	9.77	1152^nd	1234	6.6%
2022	7.18	1224^th	1244	1.6%
2023	10.05	1183^rd	1242	4.8%
2024	12.89	1141^st	1248	8.6%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

I really enjoyed Oakview this year. This is my children 1st year and the principal there rocks and his staff is the best!! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, April 26, 2011

this is the worst school ever. its like a mini prison , fight club for kids the princpal is a joke nd so is her staff, the receptionist hangs up on parents doesnt id herself fights very day. the worst. not acredited and dekalb county will even pay parents mileage if you find a better school for yourchild in the begining of the year it needs t be closed down Close Quote

Enrollment information for Oak View Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	3	640	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	4	652
2006	4	863	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	9	885
2007	6	906	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	13	928
2008	4	839	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	9	858
2009	7	797	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	12	823
2010	5	771	0	12	1	1	1	0	791
2011	3	783	0	16	1	1	2	0	806
2012	2	735	0	9	0	1	5	0	752
2013	3	724	0	9	0	2	6	0	744
2014	2	733	2	11	2	1	8	0	759
2015	3	782	0	12	5	1	8	0	811
2016	3	801	1	17	2	1	8	0	833
2017	9	805	1	21	2	0	18	0	856
2018	4	783	1	30	2	0	13	0	833
2019	6	766	1	30	4	0	13	0	820
2020	3	762	4	22	4	1	10	0	806
2021	3	666	3	25	3	0	8	0	708
2022	5	670	4	35	4	0	11	0	729
2023	5	607	2	33	5	1	15	0	668

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oak View Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	652	38.8	16.8	71
2006	885	52.7	16.8	77.3
2007	928	59.4	15.6	84.4
2008	858	55.5	15.5	83
2009	823	55.0	15.0	83.7
2010	791	50.0	15.8	86
2011	806	50.7	15.8	89.3
2012	752	49.0	15.3	88.3
2013	744	44.8	16.6	92.1
2014	759	49.0	15.4	93.7
2015	811	50.0	16.2	94.9
2016	833	52.0	16.0	89.9
2017	856	55.1	15.5	100
2018	833	58.6	14.2	100
2019	820	59.8	13.7	100
2020	806	54.8	14.7	99.3
2021	708	55.8	12.6	99.3
2022	729	51.8	14.0	n/a
2023	668	41.8	15.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oak View Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	652	38.8	16.8	71
2006	885	52.7	16.8	77.3
2007	928	59.4	15.6	84.4
2008	858	55.5	15.5	83
2009	823	55.0	15.0	83.7
2010	791	50.0	15.8	86
2011	806	50.7	15.8	89.3
2012	752	49.0	15.3	88.3
2013	744	44.8	16.6	92.1
2014	759	49.0	15.4	93.7
2015	811	50.0	16.2	94.9
2016	833	52.0	16.0	89.9
2017	856	55.1	15.5	100
2018	833	58.6	14.2	100
2019	820	59.8	13.7	100
2020	806	54.8	14.7	99.3
2021	708	55.8	12.6	99.3
2022	729	51.8	14.0	n/a
2023	668	41.8	15.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oak View Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$675 (6.9%)	$9,045 (93.1%)	$9,720
2018	$734 (6.6%)	$10,393 (93.4%)	$11,127
2019	$855 (6.8%)	$11,786 (93.2%)	$12,641

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak View Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1152^nd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1183^rd of 1242 Elementary schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oak View Elementary)	13.8	10.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	33.5	31.7	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oak View Elementary)	31.5	17.9	13.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	40.1	33.8	6.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oak View Elementary)	18	11.8	6.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	34.4	30.2	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oak View Elementary)	22.3	17.1	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	35.5	33.9	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oak View Elementary)	15.9	15.7	0.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	37.4	33.9	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oak View Elementary)	8.6	9.9	1.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	30.5	25.3	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Oak View Elementary)	9.4	3.3	6.1%
5th Grade Science (DeKalb County)	33.9	27.9	6%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	820	668	18.5%
African American	766	607	20.8%
American Indian	4	5	25%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	30	33	10%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	6	5	16.7%
Two or More Races	13	15	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Oak View Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oak View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3574 Oakvale Rd	Decatur	30034	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 875-1302	668	42	15.9	100.0%	5 (0.7%)	607 (90.9%)	33 (4.9%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.2%)	12.9	1141^st of 1248 public elementary schools	8.6%		10	1183^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	4.8%	42	15.0	13.2	23.9	27.5	20.8	11.2	10.3	$12,641	$855	$11,786
Cedar Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2330 River Rd	Ellenwood	30294	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-3902	565	38	14.7	100.0%	6 (1.1%)	484 (85.7%)	54 (9.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (2.7%)	16.7	1069^th of 1248 public elementary schools	14.3%		10.9	1161^st of 1242 public elementary schools	6.5%	92	21.0	24.7	29.5	13.8	22.2	15.4	15.4	$12,597	$632	$11,965
Bob Mathis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3505 Boring Rd	Decatur	30034	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-5802	373	34	10.9	100.0%	3 (0.8%)	326 (87.4%)	21 (5.6%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.8%)	23.9	946^th of 1248 public elementary schools	24.2%		20.6	997^th of 1242 public elementary schools	19.7%	51	20.4	17.0	48.1	18.8	28.3	18.9	24.5	$17,074	$940	$16,135
Flat Shoals Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3226 Flat Shoals Rd	Decatur	30034	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-4602	552	34	16.4	100.0%	2 (0.4%)	498 (90.2%)	28 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	9.5	1200^th of 1248 public elementary schools	3.8%		7.4	1217^th of 1242 public elementary schools	2.0%	17	15.6	13.9	15.8	12.7	18.3	10.5	11.8	$12,534	$781	$11,753
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3132 Clifton Church Rd SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	DeKalb County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(678) 874-4402	949	49	19.5	100.0%	7 (0.7%)	876 (92.3%)	34 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.7%)	34.8	779^th of 1248 public elementary schools	37.6%		21.3	984^th of 1242 public elementary schools	20.8%	205	35.5	30.1	38.4	37.1	42.9	18.8	22.5	$4,056	$698	$3,358
Narvie Harris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3981 McGill Dr	Decatur	30034	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-9202	603	35	17.4	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	583 (96.7%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	70.8	335^th of 1248 public elementary schools	73.2%		69.1	346^th of 1242 public elementary schools	72.1%	11	45.1	58.0	67.7	34.1	56.3	49.5	51.6	$11,600	$652	$10,948
Kelley Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2590 Kelly Lake Rd	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-4802	317	27	11.9	100.0%	3 (0.9%)	289 (91.2%)	18 (5.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	36	757^th of 1248 public elementary schools	39.3%		48.9	559^th of 1242 public elementary schools	55.0%	198	27.3	24.3	32.1	24.2	56.8	35.7	28.6	$15,946	$969	$14,978
Columbia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3230 Columbia Woods Dr	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-0702	412	35	11.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	377 (91.5%)	26 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	14.4	1107^th of 1248 public elementary schools	11.3%		12.6	1133^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	8.8%	26	10.5	7.5	28.8	14.0	11.3	25.8	22.7	$13,071	$768	$12,303
Chapel Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3536 Radcliffe Blvd	Decatur	30034	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-8402	559	35	15.8	100.0%	7 (1.3%)	497 (88.9%)	36 (6.4%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.0%)	15.9	1085^th of 1248 public elementary schools	13.1%		14.7	1094^th of 1242 public elementary schools	11.9%	9	18.3	17.6	34.4	12.2	12.9	11.2	26.1	$12,247	$770	$11,477
Rainbow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2801 Kelley Chapel Rd	Decatur	30034	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-1702	323	28	11.4	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	293 (90.7%)	19 (5.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	17.3	1055^th of 1248 public elementary schools	15.5%		21.9	976^th of 1242 public elementary schools	21.4%	79	8.2	22.0	33.3	18.4	24.4	24.1	14.8	$15,316	$957	$14,359

Frequently Asked Questions about Oak View Elementary

What schools do graduates of Oak View Elementary attend?

Students who attend Oak View Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cedar Grove Middle School
High : Cedar Grove High School

What district is Oak View Elementary in?

DeKalb County

What is the racial makeup of Oak View Elementary?

Students at Oak View Elementary are 91% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Oak View Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 668 students attended Oak View Elementary.

Is Oak View Elementary a good school?

Oak View Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Georgia elementary schools.

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