Oakwood Elementary School

Summary:

Oakwood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ortonville, Michigan, serving 442 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Brandon School District. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, with a diverse student population and a significant percentage of students from low-income families.

Oakwood Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently scoring higher than the district and state averages on M-Step tests across grades 3-5 in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 55.4% of 4th graders at Oakwood were proficient in ELA, compared to 44.5% for the district and 43.3% for the state. This suggests the school is effectively supporting student learning and achievement. However, the school has also seen fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.2% in 2020-2021 to 33.7% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average and may impact student success.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Bailey Lake Elementary and Independence Elementary, Oakwood Elementary generally performs better academically, with higher test scores and rankings. However, some schools in the area, like Bailey Lake, have outperformed Oakwood in certain areas, suggesting opportunities for Oakwood to learn from their practices. Additionally, Oakwood Elementary has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $10,063 in 2019-2020 to $13,259 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average, indicating the school is receiving adequate resources to support student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2839 Oakwood Rd
       Ortonville, MI  48462-9763


(248) 627-1880

District: Brandon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
515th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,259 Help


Students who attend Oakwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Brandon Middle School
High:    Brandon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  442

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.6%
Hispanic:
6.3%
African American:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oakwood Elementary School ranks better than 65.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.9. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.6%), Hispanic (6.3%), Asian (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakwood Elementary School is 17.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakwood Elementary School is $13,259.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oakwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakwood Elementary School 515th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Oakwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Brandon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Brandon School District 211th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oakwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Oakwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.09 753rd 1545 51.3%
2007 37.98 1223rd 1565 21.9%
2008 40.87 1191st 1577 24.5%
2009 53.46 962nd 1589 39.5%
2010 74.28 360th 1552 76.8%
2011 64.13 650th 1552 58.1%
2012 58.42 662nd 1566 57.7%
2013 52.60 785th 1563 49.8%
2018 53.09 739th 1448 49.0%
2019 52.97 619th 1408 56.0%
2021 53.39 471st 1153 59.2%
2022 51.42 604th 1344 55.1%
2023 52.29 656th 1470 55.4%
2024 62.90 515th 1486 65.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.89 755th 1397 46.0%
2019 37.69 735th 1134 35.2%
2021 57.13 268th 749 64.2%
2022 50.82 497th 1099 54.8%
2023 51.59 592nd 1350 56.1%
2024 62.93 410th 1381 70.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Oakwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.60 641st 1443 55.6%
2019 45.75 637th 1171 45.6%
2021 50.30 412th 902 54.3%
2022 54.79 450th 1106 59.3%
2023 48.01 634th 1321 52.0%
2024 55.79 532nd 1342 60.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Oakwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.20 801st 1446 44.6%
2019 58.94 445th 1196 62.8%
2021 49.05 434th 915 52.6%
2022 41.65 649th 1139 43.0%
2023 46.82 672nd 1334 49.6%
2024 60.75 485th 1347 64.0%
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Rank History for White students at Oakwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.93 754th 1253 39.8%
2019 44.83 628th 1128 44.3%
2021 61.21 337th 1005 66.5%
2022 48.72 562nd 1102 49.0%
2023 45.23 652nd 1198 45.6%
2024 54.14 530th 1204 56.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Oakwood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 420 3 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1989 346 4 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1990 354 5 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1991 363 4 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1992 395 4 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1993 327 3 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 334
1994 388 6 7 2 2 n/a n/a 0 405
1995 363 5 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 374
1996 363 5 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 374
1997 355 5 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 367
1998 375 4 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 383
1999 374 4 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 391
2000 358 1 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2001 360 2 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2002 321 3 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 340
2003 321 3 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 340
2004 304 3 4 12 4 n/a n/a 0 327
2005 295 4 5 11 6 n/a n/a 0 321
2006 288 6 13 14 7 n/a n/a 0 328
2007 313 8 11 11 6 n/a n/a 0 349
2008 311 11 9 5 6 n/a n/a 0 342
2009 292 14 10 8 2 n/a n/a 0 326
2010 325 14 7 10 3 n/a n/a 0 359
2011 301 13 5 14 3 0 9 0 345
2012 282 8 4 19 3 0 10 0 326
2013 254 12 5 16 2 0 12 0 301
2014 251 10 11 13 2 0 5 0 292
2015 251 13 7 8 1 0 4 0 284
2016 238 12 9 9 1 0 7 0 276
2017 254 11 6 8 0 0 10 0 289
2018 378 15 12 18 2 0 13 0 438
2019 361 16 11 17 2 0 17 0 424
2020 368 13 16 20 1 0 16 0 434
2021 343 16 20 22 0 0 20 0 421
2022 353 14 15 33 0 0 19 0 434
2023 365 17 17 28 0 0 15 0 442

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 Oakwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 430 n/a n/a n/a
1989 356 n/a n/a 16.3
1990 364 18.0 20.2 8
1991 373 n/a n/a n/a
1992 407 n/a n/a 8.4
1993 334 n/a 0.0 7.2
1994 405 15.3 26.5 7.7
1995 374 15.1 24.8 7.8
1996 374 15.1 24.8 7.8
1997 367 16.0 22.9 9
1998 383 17.0 22.5 5.5
1999 391 17.0 23.0 7.4
2000 372 17.7 21.0 15.3
2001 374 18.7 20.0 15
2002 340 18.7 18.2 19.1
2003 340 18.7 18.2 19.1
2004 327 17.7 18.5 29.1
2005 321 20.3 15.8 33
2006 328 19.9 16.5 32.9
2007 349 19.4 18.0 24.6
2008 342 19.1 17.9 41.5
2009 326 21.1 15.5 46.9
2010 359 22.0 16.2 45.4
2011 345 21.5 15.9 47
2012 326 19.5 16.7 48.8
2013 301 17.7 16.9 53.2
2014 292 20.4 14.2 40.4
2015 284 19.0 14.9 44.7
2016 276 18.0 15.3 38.8
2017 289 19.5 14.7 38.4
2018 438 24.2 18.0 44.3
2019 424 23.4 18.0 41.5
2020 434 23.2 18.7 39.6
2021 421 22.5 18.7 38.5
2022 434 26.9 16.1 42.9
2023 442 24.9 17.7 47.5

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 Oakwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 430 n/a n/a n/a
1989 356 n/a n/a 16.3
1990 364 18.0 20.2 8
1991 373 n/a n/a n/a
1992 407 n/a n/a 8.4
1993 334 n/a 0.0 7.2
1994 405 15.3 26.5 7.7
1995 374 15.1 24.8 7.8
1996 374 15.1 24.8 7.8
1997 367 16.0 22.9 9
1998 383 17.0 22.5 5.5
1999 391 17.0 23.0 7.4
2000 372 17.7 21.0 15.3
2001 374 18.7 20.0 15
2002 340 18.7 18.2 19.1
2003 340 18.7 18.2 19.1
2004 327 17.7 18.5 29.1
2005 321 20.3 15.8 33
2006 328 19.9 16.5 32.9
2007 349 19.4 18.0 24.6
2008 342 19.1 17.9 41.5
2009 326 21.1 15.5 46.9
2010 359 22.0 16.2 45.4
2011 345 21.5 15.9 47
2012 326 19.5 16.7 48.8
2013 301 17.7 16.9 53.2
2014 292 20.4 14.2 40.4
2015 284 19.0 14.9 44.7
2016 276 18.0 15.3 38.8
2017 289 19.5 14.7 38.4
2018 438 24.2 18.0 44.3
2019 424 23.4 18.0 41.5
2020 434 23.2 18.7 39.6
2021 421 22.5 18.7 38.5
2022 434 26.9 16.1 42.9
2023 442 24.9 17.7 47.5

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 Oakwood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,424 (33.4%) $6,838 (66.6%) $10,262
2020 $694 (6.9%) $9,370 (93.1%) $10,063
2021 $1,103 (10.1%) $9,861 (89.9%) $10,964
2022 $2,086 (17.1%) $10,148 (82.9%) $12,234
2023 $1,040 (7.8%) $12,219 (92.2%) $13,259

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakwood Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 619th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 656th of 1470 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oakwood Elementary School)53.446.3
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brandon School District)51.845.9
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Oakwood Elementary School)43.853.8
 10%
   3rd Grade Math (Brandon School District)45.449.7
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oakwood Elementary School)44.666.7
 22.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brandon School District)46.650
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Oakwood Elementary School)42.946.7
 3.8%
   4th Grade Math (Brandon School District)41.733.3
 8.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oakwood Elementary School)52.831.2
 21.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brandon School District)49.743.4
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Oakwood Elementary School)51.424.7
 26.7%
   5th Grade Math (Brandon School District)40.727.6
 13.1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Oakwood Elementary School)13.917.1
 3.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Brandon School District)9.916
 6.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students424442
 4.2%
African American1617
 6.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1117
 54.5%
Hispanic1728
 64.7%
Pacific Islander00
White361365
 1.1%
Two or More Races1715
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.5%47.5%
 6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakwood Elementary School

Students at Oakwood Elementary School are 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 442 students attended Oakwood Elementary School.

Oakwood Elementary School ranks 515th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Oakwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brandon Middle School
High : Brandon High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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