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Oakes Elementary School

Summary:

Oakes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oakes, North Dakota, serving 257 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Oakes 41 school district, which is ranked 7th out of 20 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oakes Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency on the North Dakota State Assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 49% of Oakes Elementary students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 46% for the Oakes 41 district and 41% for the state. In reading, 55% of Oakes Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 54% for the district and 45% for the state. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to nearby Lamoure Elementary School and Maple River Colony School, with 9.73% Hispanic students and 2.33% Native American students.

Oakes Elementary has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 22% in 2020-2021 to 11% in 2022-2023, which is a notable improvement compared to the state average. The school has also consistently spent more per student than the state average, ranging from $8,643 in 2018-2019 to $10,370 in 2019-2020. These factors, along with the school's strong academic performance, suggest that Oakes Elementary is effectively serving its diverse student population and could provide valuable insights for other schools in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 804 Main Ave
       Oakes, ND  58474

(701) 742-3234

District: Oakes 41

SchoolDigger Rank:
17th of 50 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,180 Help


Students who attend Oakes Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Oakes High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  257

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.9%
Hispanic:
9.7%
American Indian:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oakes Elementary School ranks better than 66% of elementary schools in North Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.31. (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 (82.9%), Hispanic (9.7%), American Indian (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakes Elementary School is 11.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakes Elementary School is $10,180.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Oakes Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Oakes 41:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakes 41 7th of 20 North Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oakes Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Oakes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 74.05 31st 195 84.1%
2013 65.89 69th 217 68.2%
2014 61.32 89th 217 59.0%
2015 65.86 59th 194 69.6%
2016 54.16 90th 207 56.5%
2017 43.96 122nd 202 39.6%
2018 63.92 23rd 46 50.0%
2019 89.63 4th 42 90.5%
2021 74.33 12th 39 69.2%
2022 75.90 14th 47 70.2%
2023 76.37 12th 48 75.0%
2024 70.31 17th 50 66.0%
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Rank History for White students at Oakes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.00 2nd 22 90.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department 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 Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Oakes Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 340 3 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 346
1989 337 3 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 343
1990 315 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1991 303 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1992 290 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1993 283 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1994 276 2 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1995 251 2 8 17 2 n/a n/a 0 280
1996 251 2 8 17 2 n/a n/a 0 280
1997 248 4 9 15 2 n/a n/a 0 278
1998 269 0 8 12 2 n/a n/a 0 291
1999 251 0 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2000 272 0 6 21 1 n/a n/a 0 300
2001 278 0 8 17 1 n/a n/a 0 304
2002 286 0 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2003 286 0 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2004 293 0 4 12 1 n/a n/a 0 310
2005 272 1 2 20 1 n/a n/a 0 296
2006 266 3 3 18 1 n/a n/a 0 291
2007 257 3 3 19 1 n/a n/a 0 283
2008 237 1 0 13 2 n/a n/a 0 253
2009 215 2 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2010 202 3 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 230
2011 202 3 3 0 1 0 21 0 230
2012 214 6 4 19 1 0 2 0 246
2013 232 5 3 29 1 0 2 0 272
2014 252 3 2 23 1 0 2 0 283
2015 248 7 1 25 3 0 0 0 284
2016 255 3 1 26 3 0 0 0 288
2017 265 3 1 27 7 0 0 0 303
2018 250 5 1 24 8 0 2 0 290
2019 242 4 1 28 6 0 3 0 284
2020 246 4 1 23 4 0 2 0 280
2021 252 4 1 24 4 1 5 0 291
2022 233 3 4 28 4 1 5 0 278
2023 213 2 4 25 6 1 6 0 257

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 Oakes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 346 20.0 17.3 n/a
1989 343 18.9 18.1 n/a
1990 319 17.0 18.7 n/a
1991 307 15.1 20.3 n/a
1992 294 14.2 20.7 15.3
1993 291 15.1 19.3 13.4
1994 290 14.2 20.4 17.9
1995 280 15.6 17.9 16.8
1996 280 15.6 17.9 16.8
1997 278 15.6 17.8 16.9
1998 291 15.6 18.7 19.2
1999 274 16.6 16.5 18.6
2000 300 17.5 17.1 17.3
2001 304 18.0 16.9 23.7
2002 299 18.2 16.4 26.8
2003 299 18.2 16.4 26.8
2004 310 18.2 17.0 26.5
2005 296 18.2 16.3 16.6
2006 291 18.6 15.6 18.6
2007 283 18.6 15.2 21.9
2008 253 18.1 14.0 19
2009 245 18.1 13.5 21.2
2010 230 18.1 12.6 25.7
2011 230 19.1 12.0 25.2
2012 246 19.1 12.8 25.6
2013 272 20.1 13.5 27.6
2014 283 20.1 14.0 24
2015 284 21.0 13.5 27.5
2016 288 21.0 13.7 26.7
2017 303 18.2 16.6 28.4
2018 290 18.0 16.0 26.6
2019 284 18.0 15.7 25
2020 280 18.2 15.3 24.6
2021 291 21.5 13.4 23.7
2022 278 21.5 12.8 15.5
2023 257 23.0 11.1 19.8

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 Oakes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 346 20.0 17.3 n/a
1989 343 18.9 18.1 n/a
1990 319 17.0 18.7 n/a
1991 307 15.1 20.3 n/a
1992 294 14.2 20.7 15.3
1993 291 15.1 19.3 13.4
1994 290 14.2 20.4 17.9
1995 280 15.6 17.9 16.8
1996 280 15.6 17.9 16.8
1997 278 15.6 17.8 16.9
1998 291 15.6 18.7 19.2
1999 274 16.6 16.5 18.6
2000 300 17.5 17.1 17.3
2001 304 18.0 16.9 23.7
2002 299 18.2 16.4 26.8
2003 299 18.2 16.4 26.8
2004 310 18.2 17.0 26.5
2005 296 18.2 16.3 16.6
2006 291 18.6 15.6 18.6
2007 283 18.6 15.2 21.9
2008 253 18.1 14.0 19
2009 245 18.1 13.5 21.2
2010 230 18.1 12.6 25.7
2011 230 19.1 12.0 25.2
2012 246 19.1 12.8 25.6
2013 272 20.1 13.5 27.6
2014 283 20.1 14.0 24
2015 284 21.0 13.5 27.5
2016 288 21.0 13.7 26.7
2017 303 18.2 16.6 28.4
2018 290 18.0 16.0 26.6
2019 284 18.0 15.7 25
2020 280 18.2 15.3 24.6
2021 291 21.5 13.4 23.7
2022 278 21.5 12.8 15.5
2023 257 23.0 11.1 19.8

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 Oakes Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $425 (4.9%) $8,218 (95.1%) $8,643
2020 $527 (5.1%) $9,844 (94.9%) $10,370
2021 $1,058 (10.2%) $9,279 (89.8%) $10,338
2022 $716 (7.0%) $9,464 (93.0%) $10,180

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakes 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 4th of 42 Elementary schoolsRanks 12th of 48 Elementary schools
 15.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Mathematics (Oakes Elementary School)6451
 13%
   All Grades Mathematics (Oakes 41)6049
 11%
   All Grades Mathematics (North Dakota)4539
 6%
All Grades Reading (Oakes Elementary School)6052
 8%
   All Grades Reading (Oakes 41)5853
 5%
   All Grades Reading (North Dakota)4744
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students284257
 9.5%
African American42
 50%
American Indian66
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic2825
 10.7%
Pacific Islander01
White242213
 12%
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25%19.8%
 5.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakes Elementary School

Students at Oakes Elementary School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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

High : Oakes High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 257 students attended Oakes Elementary School.

Oakes Elementary School ranks 17th of 50 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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