Oakes 41

The Oakes 41 school district in North Dakota is home to two schools: Oakes Elementary School and Oakes High School. While both schools serve the Oakes community, Oakes Elementary School stands out as a top-performing institution, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in the state.

Oakes Elementary School has demonstrated strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in both mathematics and reading compared to the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, 49% of its students were proficient or better in mathematics, and 55% were proficient or better in reading, outpacing the district and state. Additionally, the school has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 17 out of 50 elementary schools, further solidifying its reputation for excellence.

While both schools have similar per-student spending of around $10,180, Oakes Elementary School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.1, compared to 14.9 at Oakes High School. Additionally, the elementary school has a more diverse student population, with 17.12% of students identifying as non-White, compared to 11.54% at the high school. These factors may contribute to the strong academic performance observed at Oakes Elementary School.