Summary:
The city of Oakes, North Dakota is home to two schools - Oakes Elementary School and Oakes High School, both part of the Oakes 41 school district. While Oakes Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20 elementary schools in the state, Oakes High School has struggled to achieve the same level of academic success.
Oakes Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, with students outperforming district and state averages in both math and reading proficiency. The school's low chronic absenteeism rate and favorable student-teacher ratio further contribute to its strong academic standing. In contrast, Oakes High School has been ranked in the lower half of North Dakota high schools in recent years, despite its impressive 94.9% four-year graduation rate.
The demographic makeup of the two schools is relatively homogeneous, with a predominantly White student population. While the per-student spending levels are similar between the elementary and high school, the difference in free/reduced-price lunch rates suggests some socioeconomic disparities between the two school populations. These findings highlight the need for the Oakes 41 school district to address the potential disconnect between the academic success of the elementary and high school, as well as explore ways to foster a more diverse and inclusive learning environment for all students.
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