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Oakwood Elementary

Summary:

Oakwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Hickory, North Carolina, serving 341 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently outperforms the Hickory City Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science across multiple grade levels.

Oakwood Elementary's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students compared to nearby schools, is an asset that contributes to a rich learning environment. The school also demonstrates a focus on equity and inclusion, with strong performance in supporting English Language Learners and high rankings for female and White student subgroups. However, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students that may require additional resources and support.

When compared to nearby schools, Oakwood Elementary stands out as a standout performer. While other schools in the Hickory City Schools district and the Catawba County Schools district generally perform better than the district average, they still lag behind Oakwood Elementary's exceptional academic achievements. The school's consistent delivery of high-quality education and its focus on supporting the diverse needs of its student population make it a standout choice for families in the Hickory area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 366 4th Street NW
       Hickory, NC  28601-4920

(828) 322-1340

District: Hickory City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
236th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,723 Help


Students who attend Oakwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northview Middle
High:    Hickory High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  341

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.5%
Hispanic:
18.5%
African American:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56% Help


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Compare Details Oakwood Elementary ranks better than 84.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Hickory City Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Oakwood Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.5%), Hispanic (18.5%), African American (12.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hickory City Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakwood Elementary is 15.9. 3 elementary schools in the Hickory City Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakwood Elementary is $8,723, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Hickory City Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oakwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakwood Elementary 236th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Oakwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hickory City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hickory City Schools 129th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oakwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Oakwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.92 442nd 1276 65.4%
2007 48.88 763rd 1293 41.0%
2008 65.46 441st 1324 66.7%
2009 65.21 503rd 1354 62.9%
2010 60.25 610th 1363 55.2%
2011 56.00 687th 1381 50.3%
2012 45.84 827th 1388 40.4%
2013 70.05 355th 1403 74.7%
2014 57.66 578th 1390 58.4%
2015 80.07 240th 1440 83.3%
2016 64.91 482nd 1425 66.2%
2017 70.46 396th 1429 72.3%
2018 78.53 245th 1434 82.9%
2019 66.54 467th 1473 68.3%
2021 74.16 330th 1489 77.8%
2022 84.37 189th 1514 87.5%
2023 75.00 324th 1502 78.4%
2024 80.47 236th 1505 84.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Oakwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.55 87th 154 43.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Oakwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.44 29th 421 93.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.74 224th 1332 83.2%
2019 63.18 427th 1361 68.6%
2021 69.38 268th 1329 79.8%
2022 83.40 102nd 1366 92.5%
2023 66.38 388th 1437 73.0%
2024 78.68 170th 1450 88.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Oakwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.32 319th 1405 77.3%
2019 60.30 553rd 1424 61.2%
2021 74.95 288th 1440 80.0%
2022 82.13 197th 1458 86.5%
2023 75.76 279th 1459 80.9%
2024 83.67 174th 1455 88.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Oakwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.14 668th 878 23.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Oakwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.01 22nd 494 95.5%
2022 69.75 74th 500 85.2%
2023 68.21 65th 582 88.8%
2024 69.83 72nd 669 89.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Oakwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.74 216th 1413 84.7%
2019 70.36 367th 1430 74.3%
2021 71.21 372nd 1444 74.2%
2022 83.24 186th 1464 87.3%
2023 68.73 400th 1461 72.6%
2024 71.00 373rd 1464 74.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oakwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.54 283rd 851 66.7%
2019 45.41 484th 865 44.0%
2021 73.24 143rd 843 83.0%
2022 42.83 508th 893 43.1%
2023 39.88 571st 915 37.6%
2024 51.50 436th 951 54.2%
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Rank History for White students at Oakwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.47 68th 1178 94.2%
2019 73.99 260th 1183 78.0%
2021 83.99 137th 1172 88.3%
2022 84.29 128th 1194 89.3%
2023 86.24 107th 1183 91.0%
2024 79.27 207th 1166 82.2%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Oakwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 248 77 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1989 230 81 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1990 245 79 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1991 253 95 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1992 259 71 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1993 256 74 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1994 253 71 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1995 242 84 13 12 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1996 242 84 13 12 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1997 229 83 17 15 1 n/a n/a 0 345
1998 210 99 32 16 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1999 187 90 35 14 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2000 177 103 43 17 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2001 181 100 33 32 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2002 158 100 9 85 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2003 158 100 9 85 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2004 154 97 7 76 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2005 154 98 5 78 2 n/a n/a 0 337
2006 161 75 10 79 2 n/a n/a 0 327
2007 178 55 5 100 0 n/a n/a 18 356
2008 199 57 8 108 1 n/a n/a 17 390
2009 204 79 4 110 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2010 208 78 8 109 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2011 202 62 5 109 1 0 29 0 408
2012 202 53 5 122 0 0 43 0 425
2013 213 51 10 119 0 0 27 0 420
2014 193 53 6 97 0 0 28 0 377
2015 202 51 11 108 0 0 31 0 403
2016 180 63 13 107 0 1 26 0 390
2017 186 56 11 106 0 1 33 0 393
2018 190 52 10 86 0 1 35 0 374
2019 205 49 12 92 0 1 31 0 390
2020 194 52 11 94 0 1 40 0 392
2021 167 43 11 80 0 1 26 0 328
2022 179 39 10 64 0 1 22 0 315
2023 196 43 9 63 0 0 30 0 341

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 328 18.0 18.2 16.5
1989 312 18.0 17.3 24.7
1990 326 18.0 18.1 20.2
1991 351 18.0 19.5 18.8
1992 336 18.0 18.6 12.5
1993 337 16.0 21.1 15.1
1994 331 16.0 20.7 26
1995 351 21.0 16.7 21.9
1996 351 21.0 16.7 21.9
1997 345 20.0 17.3 25.5
1998 357 20.0 17.9 29.7
1999 326 21.0 15.5 47.2
2000 340 20.0 17.0 42.4
2001 346 20.0 17.3 47.7
2002 352 20.0 17.6 58
2003 352 20.0 17.6 58
2004 334 28.0 11.9 57.8
2005 337 26.0 13.0 55.8
2006 327 26.0 12.6 56.3
2007 356 n/a n/a 55.9
2008 390 23.5 16.6 n/a
2009 397 24.9 15.9 55.7
2010 404 22.6 17.8 56.7
2011 408 24.1 16.9 57.1
2012 425 24.4 17.4 56.5
2013 420 25.6 16.4 57.1
2014 377 25.1 14.9 59.4
2015 403 23.0 17.5 54.1
2016 390 23.0 16.9 60.5
2017 393 23.6 16.6 57.5
2018 374 21.2 17.6 52.4
2019 390 21.3 18.2 50.5
2020 392 22.2 17.6 46.2
2021 328 19.2 17.0 43
2022 315 21.6 14.5 39
2023 341 21.3 15.9 56

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 328 18.0 18.2 16.5
1989 312 18.0 17.3 24.7
1990 326 18.0 18.1 20.2
1991 351 18.0 19.5 18.8
1992 336 18.0 18.6 12.5
1993 337 16.0 21.1 15.1
1994 331 16.0 20.7 26
1995 351 21.0 16.7 21.9
1996 351 21.0 16.7 21.9
1997 345 20.0 17.3 25.5
1998 357 20.0 17.9 29.7
1999 326 21.0 15.5 47.2
2000 340 20.0 17.0 42.4
2001 346 20.0 17.3 47.7
2002 352 20.0 17.6 58
2003 352 20.0 17.6 58
2004 334 28.0 11.9 57.8
2005 337 26.0 13.0 55.8
2006 327 26.0 12.6 56.3
2007 356 n/a n/a 55.9
2008 390 23.5 16.6 n/a
2009 397 24.9 15.9 55.7
2010 404 22.6 17.8 56.7
2011 408 24.1 16.9 57.1
2012 425 24.4 17.4 56.5
2013 420 25.6 16.4 57.1
2014 377 25.1 14.9 59.4
2015 403 23.0 17.5 54.1
2016 390 23.0 16.9 60.5
2017 393 23.6 16.6 57.5
2018 374 21.2 17.6 52.4
2019 390 21.3 18.2 50.5
2020 392 22.2 17.6 46.2
2021 328 19.2 17.0 43
2022 315 21.6 14.5 39
2023 341 21.3 15.9 56

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oakwood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,106 (12.7%) $7,618 (87.3%) $8,723

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakwood Elementary

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 467th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 324th of 1502 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oakwood Elementary)6374
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hickory City Schools)66.765.2
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Oakwood Elementary)59.366
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hickory City Schools)5445.8
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oakwood Elementary)66.769
 2.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hickory City Schools)58.550.9
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Oakwood Elementary)73.772.4
 1.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Hickory City Schools)5745.5
 11.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oakwood Elementary)69.557.9
 11.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hickory City Schools)66.841.9
 24.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Oakwood Elementary)57.656.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Hickory City Schools)60.639.1
 21.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Oakwood Elementary)7871.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade Science (Hickory City Schools)74.256.7
 17.5%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students390341
 12.6%
African American4943
 12.2%
American Indian00
Asian129
 25%
Hispanic9263
 31.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White205196
 4.4%
Two or More Races3130
 3.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.5%56%
 5.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakwood Elementary

Students who attend Oakwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northview Middle
High : Hickory High

Students at Oakwood Elementary are 57% White, 18% Hispanic, 13% African American, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 341 students attended Oakwood Elementary.

Oakwood Elementary ranks 236th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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