Oaks Elementary School

Summary:

Oaks Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school serving grades K-4 in the Spring-Ford Area School District in Oaks, PA. With 562 students, the school consistently places in the top 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, boasting a diverse student population and strong academic performance.

Oaks Elementary excels across key metrics, outperforming state and district averages on PSSA assessments in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. In 2022-2023, the school had 77.7% of students proficient or better in Math, 92.6% in Science, and 82.3% in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also supports different student subgroups exceptionally well, ranking in the top 30 for Asian students, top 149 for White students, top 144 for low socioeconomic status students, and top 69 for disabled students among Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools like Royersford Elementary and Upper Providence Elementary, also in the Spring-Ford Area School District, Oaks Elementary outperforms them on most academic metrics. Additionally, Oaks serves a more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to other nearby schools in the Phoenixville Area School District and Methacton School District.


Detail:

Public K-4

 325 Oaks School Dr
       Oaks, PA  19456


(610) 705-6008

District: Spring-Ford Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
106th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,348 Help


Students who attend Oaks Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Spring-Ford Intrmd School 5th/6th
    Spring-Ford Middle School 7th Grade Center
    Spring-Ford Middle School 8th Grade Center
High:    Spring-Ford Senior High School 9-12 Center

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  562

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.9%
Asian:
25.8%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oaks Elementary School ranks better than 93.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Spring-Ford Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Oaks Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Spring-Ford Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (56.9%), Asian (25.8%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oaks Elementary School is 15.1, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Spring-Ford Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oaks Elementary School is $15,348, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Spring-Ford Area School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Oaks Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oaks Elementary School 106th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Oaks Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Spring-Ford Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring-Ford Area School District 66th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oaks Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Oaks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.18 224th 1545 85.5%
2007 85.57 82nd 1555 94.7%
2008 78.12 256th 1551 83.5%
2009 77.66 262nd 1549 83.1%
2010 81.23 168th 1579 89.4%
2011 77.40 270th 1597 83.1%
2012 80.65 190th 1599 88.1%
2013 78.72 272nd 1519 82.1%
2014 74.47 377th 1467 74.3%
2015 78.05 307th 1474 79.2%
2016 83.22 211th 1554 86.4%
2017 80.87 274th 1547 82.3%
2018 87.34 114th 1530 92.5%
2019 86.56 133rd 1544 91.4%
2021 85.61 152nd 1433 89.4%
2022 85.95 182nd 1534 88.1%
2023 89.48 106th 1534 93.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oaks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.99 144th 1414 89.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Oaks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.87 69th 1043 93.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Oaks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.65 28th 160 82.5%
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Rank History for White students at Oaks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.64 149th 1236 87.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, 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.

Oaks Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a citizen
Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Open Quote This school has a teacher on staff who believes that if a child is left handed that child is EVIL! I cannot believe that this school would have an idiot such as this in a position which influences the the lives of children. This person should be FIRED! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Oaks Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 378 7 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1989 416 6 4 3 4 n/a n/a 0 433
1990 444 9 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 463
1991 462 8 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1992 327 6 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 336
1993 342 10 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1994 354 10 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1995 359 13 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1996 359 13 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1997 470 12 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1998 501 12 16 0 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1999 499 17 28 2 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2000 443 19 30 8 1 n/a n/a 0 501
2001 445 12 35 7 1 n/a n/a 0 500
2002 472 15 40 4 1 n/a n/a 0 532
2003 472 15 40 4 1 n/a n/a 0 532
2004 482 13 47 14 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2005 458 18 48 16 1 n/a n/a 0 541
2006 467 23 64 19 1 n/a n/a 0 574
2007 441 25 72 17 1 n/a n/a 0 556
2008 313 33 77 22 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2009 338 23 79 21 2 n/a n/a 7 470
2010 388 27 79 15 2 n/a n/a 12 523
2011 383 15 70 23 1 0 18 0 510
2012 398 16 81 22 1 0 23 0 541
2013 402 20 71 25 0 0 29 0 547
2014 395 19 90 31 0 0 26 0 561
2015 393 24 106 29 0 0 35 0 587
2016 397 20 113 25 0 0 31 0 586
2017 377 15 124 32 0 0 28 0 576
2018 362 24 100 22 0 0 32 0 540
2019 356 25 109 23 0 0 38 0 551
2020 355 29 129 34 2 0 36 0 585
2021 330 29 137 34 3 0 36 0 569
2022 323 24 136 33 2 0 36 0 554
2023 320 19 145 36 4 0 38 0 562

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 Oaks Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 392 21.2 18.4 n/a
1989 433 22.7 19.0 n/a
1990 463 23.5 19.7 0
1991 476 24.4 19.5 n/a
1992 336 17.5 19.2 n/a
1993 355 21.0 16.9 n/a
1994 375 20.0 18.8 n/a
1995 380 24.7 15.4 n/a
1996 380 24.7 15.4 n/a
1997 495 28.8 17.2 n/a
1998 529 30.0 17.6 n/a
1999 546 33.0 16.5 n/a
2000 501 30.0 16.7 5.2
2001 500 30.5 16.4 5.4
2002 532 29.5 18.0 5.6
2003 532 29.5 18.0 5.6
2004 556 30.2 18.4 5.2
2005 541 28.5 19.0 5.5
2006 574 32.1 17.9 5.9
2007 556 34.5 16.1 5.8
2008 445 30.2 14.7 6.5
2009 470 30.6 15.3 6.5
2010 523 33.8 15.4 6.1
2011 510 31.8 16.0 5.7
2012 541 32.8 16.4 7.2
2013 547 33.8 16.1 8.8
2014 561 33.6 16.6 11.4
2015 587 35.0 16.7 12.1
2016 586 37.0 15.8 11.9
2017 576 39.0 14.7 14.2
2018 540 35.0 15.4 12.4
2019 551 35.0 15.7 11.1
2020 585 36.0 16.2 12.5
2021 569 38.0 14.9 12
2022 554 37.5 14.7 11.9
2023 562 37.0 15.1 13.2

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 Oaks Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 392 21.2 18.4 n/a
1989 433 22.7 19.0 n/a
1990 463 23.5 19.7 0
1991 476 24.4 19.5 n/a
1992 336 17.5 19.2 n/a
1993 355 21.0 16.9 n/a
1994 375 20.0 18.8 n/a
1995 380 24.7 15.4 n/a
1996 380 24.7 15.4 n/a
1997 495 28.8 17.2 n/a
1998 529 30.0 17.6 n/a
1999 546 33.0 16.5 n/a
2000 501 30.0 16.7 5.2
2001 500 30.5 16.4 5.4
2002 532 29.5 18.0 5.6
2003 532 29.5 18.0 5.6
2004 556 30.2 18.4 5.2
2005 541 28.5 19.0 5.5
2006 574 32.1 17.9 5.9
2007 556 34.5 16.1 5.8
2008 445 30.2 14.7 6.5
2009 470 30.6 15.3 6.5
2010 523 33.8 15.4 6.1
2011 510 31.8 16.0 5.7
2012 541 32.8 16.4 7.2
2013 547 33.8 16.1 8.8
2014 561 33.6 16.6 11.4
2015 587 35.0 16.7 12.1
2016 586 37.0 15.8 11.9
2017 576 39.0 14.7 14.2
2018 540 35.0 15.4 12.4
2019 551 35.0 15.7 11.1
2020 585 36.0 16.2 12.5
2021 569 38.0 14.9 12
2022 554 37.5 14.7 11.9
2023 562 37.0 15.1 13.2

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 Oaks Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $36 (0.3%) $11,856 (99.7%) $11,893
2020 $17 (0.2%) $11,241 (99.8%) $11,258
2021 $363 (2.6%) $13,444 (97.4%) $13,807
2022 $308 (2.0%) $15,040 (98.0%) $15,348

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oaks Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 133rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 106th of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Oaks Elementary School)83.782.9
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oaks Elementary School)86.385.6
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Oaks Elementary School)70.772.2
 1.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Oaks Elementary School)93.492.6
 0.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oaks Elementary School)88.778.7
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Oaks Elementary School)77.477.7
 0.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Oaks Elementary School)93.492.6
 0.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Oaks Elementary School)87.582.3
 5.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students551562
 2%
African American2519
 24%
American Indian04
Asian109145
 33%
Hispanic2336
 56.5%
Pacific Islander00
White356320
 10.1%
Two or More Races3838
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.1%13.2%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oaks Elementary School

Students at Oaks Elementary School are 57% White, 26% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Yes. Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 6.9% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 562 students attended Oaks Elementary School.


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