Is Oakview Elementary a good school?

Yes. Oakview Elementary ranks in the top 8.0% of North Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend Oakview Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 949 students attended Oakview Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Oakview Elementary?

Students at Oakview Elementary are 68% White, 10% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Oakview Elementary

Summary:

Oakview Elementary is a public elementary school in Apex, North Carolina, serving 949 students in grades PK-5. As part of the highly-ranked Wake County Schools district, Oakview consistently performs among the top 10-15% of elementary schools in the state, with students significantly outperforming their peers on standardized tests.

Oakview's diverse student population, with 9.69% Asian and 9.48% Hispanic students, sets it apart from many nearby schools. The school also maintains a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.7 and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (15.7%) compared to surrounding schools. These factors likely contribute to Oakview's strong academic performance, with 5th-grade students scoring 89.5% proficient or better in Science, far exceeding the state and district averages.

When compared to nearby schools like Herbert Akins Rd Elementary, Baucom Elementary, and Apex Friendship Elementary, Oakview stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in North Carolina. This makes Oakview a compelling choice for families seeking a quality education in the Apex area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

11500 Holly Springs New Hill R
Apex, NC 27539

(919) 694-8885

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
121^st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,808

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 949

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.4%

Asian:

9.7%

Hispanic:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oakview Elementary ranks better than 92% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 21^st among 115 ranked elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.4. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.4%), Asian (9.7%), Hispanic (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakview Elementary is 14.7. 105 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Oakview Elementary employs 64.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakview Elementary is $8,808. 108 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oakview Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakview Elementary 121^st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Oakview Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wake County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wake County Schools 59^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Oakview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	80.16	229^th	1473	84.5%
2021	91.43	100^th	1489	93.3%
2022	84.73	183^rd	1514	87.9%
2023	88.68	129^th	1502	91.4%
2024	89.40	121^st	1505	92.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Oakview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	64.79	115^th	533	78.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Oakview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	82.92	62^nd	801	92.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	59.78	495^th	1332	62.8%
2019	67.88	348^th	1361	74.4%
2021	72.71	222^nd	1329	83.3%
2022	42.76	791^st	1366	42.1%
2023	58.21	523^rd	1437	63.6%
2024	70.57	311^th	1450	78.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Oakview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	85.82	121^st	1405	91.4%
2019	80.36	205^th	1424	85.6%
2021	90.84	91^st	1440	93.7%
2022	85.06	153^rd	1458	89.5%
2023	84.08	165^th	1459	88.7%
2024	85.81	141^st	1455	90.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Oakview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	65.42	202^nd	897	77.5%
2019	68.37	167^th	878	81.0%
2021	72.62	86^th	646	86.7%
2022	62.87	144^th	634	77.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Oakview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	57.17	341^st	612	44.3%
2021	73.27	69^th	494	86.0%
2022	54.71	302^nd	500	39.6%
2023	38.62	513^th	582	11.9%
2024	53.79	406^th	669	39.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Oakview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	79.03	229^th	1413	83.8%
2019	77.90	245^th	1430	82.9%
2021	89.44	115^th	1444	92.0%
2022	81.44	209^th	1464	85.7%
2023	90.32	97^th	1461	93.4%
2024	90.29	97^th	1464	93.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Oakview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.80	72^nd	114	36.8%
2024	38.71	99^th	130	23.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Oakview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	65.79	243^rd	927	73.8%
2019	66.21	244^th	949	74.3%
2021	74.51	124^th	896	86.2%
2022	38.88	558^th	927	39.8%
2023	60.45	304^th	933	67.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oakview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	56.52	324^th	851	61.9%
2019	73.85	158^th	865	81.7%
2021	90.92	50^th	843	94.1%
2022	78.41	117^th	893	86.9%
2023	79.63	106^th	915	88.4%
2024	66.84	241^st	951	74.7%

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Rank History for White students at Oakview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	81.18	176^th	1178	85.1%
2019	69.05	331^st	1183	72.0%
2021	87.81	95^th	1172	91.9%
2022	80.64	182^nd	1194	84.8%
2023	83.21	142^nd	1183	88.0%
2024	82.65	156^th	1166	86.6%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Monday, February 1, 2021

This is an exceptional school, from the front office staff throughout. The quality of education is just unbelievable and it is a privilege to have my kids at this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Oakview Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	490	93	20	68	3	0	37	711
2018	557	102	19	70	1	0	29	778
2019	632	108	29	108	3	0	39	919
2020	654	101	38	86	2	1	36	918
2021	663	89	41	85	1	1	35	915
2022	641	75	53	85	1	1	46	902
2023	649	67	92	90	2	1	48	949

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 Oakview Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	711	43.9	16.1	21.8
2018	778	48.8	15.9	17.6
2019	919	57.3	16.0	16.9
2020	918	59.5	15.4	13.8
2021	915	58.5	15.6	13.6
2022	902	62.5	14.4	10.5
2023	949	64.3	14.7	15.7

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 Oakview Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	711	43.9	16.1	21.8
2018	778	48.8	15.9	17.6
2019	919	57.3	16.0	16.9
2020	918	59.5	15.4	13.8
2021	915	58.5	15.6	13.6
2022	902	62.5	14.4	10.5
2023	949	64.3	14.7	15.7

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 Oakview Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$362 (4.1%)	$8,446 (95.9%)	$8,808

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakview Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 229^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 129^th of 1502 Elementary schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oakview Elementary)	80	84.1	4.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)	69.4	67.4	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Oakview Elementary)	73.8	70.9	2.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)	66	58.7	7.3%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oakview Elementary)	77	74	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)	65	65
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Oakview Elementary)	69.1	69.3	0.2%
4th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)	63.2	65.7	2.5%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oakview Elementary)	73.8	81.1	7.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)	66	65.6	0.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Oakview Elementary)	68.1	72.4	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)	60.6	59.1	1.5%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Oakview Elementary)	77.5	82.8	5.3%
5th Grade Science (Wake County Schools)	71.3	70.6	0.7%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	919	949	3.3%
African American	108	67	38%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	29	92	217.2%
Hispanic	108	90	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	632	649	2.7%
Two or More Races	39	48	23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.9%	15.7%	1.2%

Schools Near Oakview Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG 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	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oakview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11500 Holly Springs New Hill R	Apex	27539	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 694-8885	949	64	14.7	15.7%	649 (68.4%)	67 (7.1%)	90 (9.5%)	92 (9.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (5.1%)	89.4	121^st of 1505 public elementary schools	92.0%		88.7	129^th of 1502 public elementary schools	91.4%	8	73.1	79.9	76.5				71.2	77.4	77.0				89.5		$8,808	$362	$8,446
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	220 Rosewood Centre Dr	Holly Springs	27540	Wake County	Pine Springs Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(919) 439-9448	1,243	72	17.3		891 (71.7%)	70 (5.6%)	82 (6.6%)	102 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	97 (7.8%)	83.2	201^st of 1505 public elementary schools	86.6%		84.8	167^th of 1502 public elementary schools	88.9%	34	76.2	61.0	72.6	73.5	67.1	63.3	78.6	69.1	59.7	67.6	68.8	71.1	88.7	87.9
Holly Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	401 Holly Springs Road	Holly Springs	27540	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 557-2660	907	61	14.9	18.0%	545 (60.1%)	87 (9.6%)	119 (13.1%)	99 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (6.3%)	95.9	38^th of 1505 public elementary schools	97.5%		95.1	35^th of 1502 public elementary schools	97.7%	3	86.7	87.5	90.3				78.0	83.8	86.1				90.9		$9,402	$603	$8,799
Holly Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1451 Avent Ferry Road	Holly Springs	27540	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 577-1700	907	63	14.4	11.4%	645 (71.1%)	71 (7.8%)	55 (6.1%)	97 (10.7%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	34 (3.7%)	95.1	45^th of 1505 public elementary schools	97.0%		94.6	45^th of 1502 public elementary schools	97.0%		94.7	83.7	90.6				88.8	80.1	75.0				86.9		$9,174	$517	$8,657
Holly Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Holly Springs Road	Holly Springs	27540	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 577-1300	791	53	14.9	15.0%	571 (72.2%)	81 (10.2%)	63 (8.0%)	39 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.6%)	93.6	65^th of 1505 public elementary schools	95.7%		93.8	63^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	95.8%	2	85.9	85.4	84.4				81.3	77.2	71.9				89.8		$9,223	$783	$8,440
Buckhorn Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5651 Honeycutt Rd	Holly Springs	27540	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 694-8970	761	55	13.8	25.0%	453 (59.5%)	90 (11.8%)	106 (13.9%)	79 (10.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.1%)	82.4	212^th of 1505 public elementary schools	85.9%		85.5	157^th of 1502 public elementary schools	89.5%	55	70.1	78.4	83.5				61.1	65.5	69.0				76.6		$9,241	$405	$8,837
Apex Friendship Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7901 Humie Olive Road	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 694-8454	782	56	13.9	5.9%	395 (50.5%)	45 (5.8%)	63 (8.1%)	253 (32.4%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.7%)	96	35^th of 1505 public elementary schools	97.7%					(n/a)	86.4	86.9	91.3				81.4	85.5	84.6				89.9
Apex Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	700 Tingen Road	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 387-2150	630	46	13.7	30.2%	331 (52.5%)	74 (11.7%)	131 (20.8%)	60 (9.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	30 (4.8%)	82.5	211^th of 1505 public elementary schools	86.0%		78.2	270^th of 1502 public elementary schools	82.0%	59	83.3	66.0	75.0				71.9	62.7	66.3				76.9		$9,307	$377	$8,931
Scotts Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6601 Apex Barbecue Rd	Apex	27502	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 694-0300	766	55	14.0	8.0%	572 (74.7%)	12 (1.6%)	51 (6.7%)	92 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.1%)	97	23^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	98.5%		94.6	46^th of 1502 public elementary schools	96.9%	23	93.8	85.5	93.1				84.8	83.3	84.5				93.9		$8,607	$341	$8,266
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2255 Herbert Akins Rd	Fuquay Varina	27526	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 567-4100	941	67	14.0	29.5%	616 (65.5%)	120 (12.8%)	117 (12.4%)	39 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (5.0%)	69.9	405^th of 1505 public elementary schools	73.1%		75.4	319^th of 1502 public elementary schools	78.8%	86	72.8	65.5	62.2				57.6	67.3	57.8				63.7		$9,017	$332	$8,685

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