Is Oakwood Elementary a good school?

Oakwood Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.0% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Oakwood Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 142 students attended Oakwood Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Oakwood Elementary?

Students at Oakwood Elementary are 60% White, 24% African American, 8% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Oakwood Elementary attend?

Students who attend Oakwood Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Oakwood High School

Oakwood Elementary

Summary:

Oakwood Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Oakwood, Texas, with a student population of 142 as of the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school faces significant challenges, including consistently lower academic performance, high poverty levels, and a lack of diversity compared to the surrounding area.

Oakwood Elementary's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is well below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 12.5% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%. This declining academic performance has contributed to the school's statewide ranking dropping from 345 out of 4,286 Texas elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 3,881 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024, placing it in the bottom 20% of Texas elementary schools. In contrast, nearby schools like Northside Pri, Dew School, and Southside Elementary generally have higher academic performance and statewide rankings.

Another significant challenge for Oakwood Elementary is the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 90% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which have lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, Oakwood Elementary has a much higher percentage of White students (59.86%) compared to the overall Texas student population, which is more evenly distributed across racial groups. This lack of diversity may limit the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its students. Addressing these root causes, such as the impact of poverty on student learning and the need for a more diverse student population, will be crucial for improving Oakwood Elementary's performance and providing a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

631 N Holly St
Oakwood, TX 75855-0802

(903) 545-2106

District: Oakwood Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3881^st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,642

Students who attend Oakwood Elementary usually attend:

High:

Oakwood High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 142

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.9%

African American:

23.9%

Two or more races:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oakwood Elementary ranks worse than 83% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.77. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.9%), African American (23.9%), two or more races (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakwood Elementary is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Oakwood Elementary employs 10.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakwood Elementary is $12,642.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Oakwood Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Oakwood Independent School District (Isd) 832^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oakwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Oakwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	19.49	3180^th	3465	8.2%
2005	44.31	2292^nd	3475	34.0%
2006	47.97	2147^th	3476	38.2%
2007	25.57	3229^th	3724	13.3%
2008	6.82	3706^th	3768	1.6%
2009	46.47	2432^nd	3884	37.4%
2010	37.29	2961^st	3937	24.8%
2011	71.27	1097^th	4095	73.2%
2012	57.78	1830^th	4206	56.5%
2013	47.63	2423^rd	4221	42.6%
2014	74.54	978^th	4260	77.0%
2015	71.82	1167^th	4320	73.0%
2016	87.76	345^th	4286	92.0%
2017	67.34	1135^th	4329	73.8%
2018	63.51	1319^th	4359	69.7%
2019	32.41	3184^th	4479	28.9%
2021	37.46	2713^th	4578	40.7%
2022	28.55	3451^st	4581	24.7%
2023	24.78	3709^th	4647	20.2%
2024	22.77	3881^st	4675	17.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	66.08	1035^th	4264	75.7%
2019	33.24	3253^rd	4309	24.5%
2021	54.78	1698^th	4451	61.9%
2022	37.79	2966^th	4477	33.8%
2023	30.03	3521^st	4521	22.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Oakwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	19.31	3900^th	4348	10.3%
2021	34.19	2918^th	4499	35.1%
2022	31.32	3343^rd	4561	26.7%
2023	35.84	3058^th	4588	33.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Oakwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	67.94	885^th	4240	79.1%
2019	39.19	2735^th	4295	36.3%
2021	49.86	1839^th	4331	57.5%
2022	30.33	3489^th	4461	21.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Oakwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.10	1266^th	4319	70.7%
2019	42.42	2500^th	4357	42.6%
2021	40.32	2537^th	4498	43.6%
2022	31.23	3321^st	4563	27.2%
2023	24.21	3760^th	4585	18.0%

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Rank History for White students at Oakwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.83	1745^th	3127	44.2%
2019	16.15	2904^th	3142	7.6%
2021	17.47	2790^th	3082	9.5%
2022	16.78	2821^st	3082	8.5%
2023	21.80	2685^th	3106	13.6%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Oakwood Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	101	82	0	4	n/a	n/a	187
1990	109	77	1	4	n/a	n/a	191
1991	96	74	1	3	n/a	n/a	174
1992	83	83	0	4	n/a	n/a	170
1993	99	81	0	5	n/a	n/a	185
1994	74	71	0	6	n/a	n/a	151
1995	82	49	0	5	n/a	n/a	136
1996	82	49	0	5	n/a	n/a	136
1997	84	59	0	6	n/a	n/a	149
1998	78	56	0	8	n/a	n/a	142
1999	83	56	0	4	n/a	n/a	143
2000	60	47	0	4	n/a	n/a	111
2001	53	39	0	4	n/a	n/a	96
2002	57	46	0	11	n/a	n/a	114
2003	57	46	0	11	n/a	n/a	114
2004	67	39	0	8	n/a	n/a	114
2005	68	40	1	14	n/a	n/a	123
2006	53	39	1	10	n/a	n/a	103
2007	53	46	1	16	n/a	n/a	116
2008	50	37	0	19	n/a	n/a	106
2009	55	33	0	15	n/a	n/a	103
2010	56	31	0	14	n/a	n/a	101
2011	57	25	0	10	0	6	98
2012	67	32	0	7	0	6	112
2013	71	33	0	15	0	5	124
2014	50	29	0	11	0	6	96
2015	62	32	1	16	0	3	114
2016	66	20	2	10	0	4	102
2017	71	21	1	13	0	3	109
2018	73	19	0	20	1	7	120
2019	69	18	0	21	1	9	118
2020	72	16	0	20	1	10	119
2021	79	20	0	11	0	8	118
2022	91	31	0	14	0	11	147
2023	85	34	0	11	0	12	142

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 Oakwood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	187	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	191	14.0	13.6	n/a
1991	174	14.3	12.1	n/a
1992	170	17.0	10.0	61.2
1993	185	14.0	13.2	63.8
1994	151	16.3	9.3	59.6
1995	136	13.8	9.9	53.7
1996	136	13.8	9.9	53.7
1997	149	12.0	12.4	53.7
1998	142	12.0	11.8	57
1999	143	10.7	13.4	57.3
2000	111	8.9	12.5	57.7
2001	96	8.8	10.9	61.5
2002	114	9.2	12.4	62.3
2003	114	9.2	12.4	62.3
2004	114	10.4	11.0	49.1
2005	123	9.7	12.7	52
2006	103	6.9	14.9	65
2007	116	8.2	14.1	70.7
2008	106	6.7	15.8	76.4
2009	103	10.1	10.2	74.8
2010	101	8.1	12.4	70.3
2011	98	7.8	12.5	77.6
2012	112	7.3	15.2	85.7
2013	124	8.6	14.2	85.5
2014	96	8.6	11.1	83.3
2015	114	8.0	14.2	84.2
2016	102	9.0	11.3	82.4
2017	109	7.5	14.4	89
2018	120	8.1	14.6	93.3
2019	118	8.2	14.3	89.8
2020	119	9.7	12.2	89.9
2021	118	9.9	11.9	97.5
2022	147	10.7	13.7	90.5
2023	142	10.9	12.9	94.4

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 Oakwood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	187	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	191	14.0	13.6	n/a
1991	174	14.3	12.1	n/a
1992	170	17.0	10.0	61.2
1993	185	14.0	13.2	63.8
1994	151	16.3	9.3	59.6
1995	136	13.8	9.9	53.7
1996	136	13.8	9.9	53.7
1997	149	12.0	12.4	53.7
1998	142	12.0	11.8	57
1999	143	10.7	13.4	57.3
2000	111	8.9	12.5	57.7
2001	96	8.8	10.9	61.5
2002	114	9.2	12.4	62.3
2003	114	9.2	12.4	62.3
2004	114	10.4	11.0	49.1
2005	123	9.7	12.7	52
2006	103	6.9	14.9	65
2007	116	8.2	14.1	70.7
2008	106	6.7	15.8	76.4
2009	103	10.1	10.2	74.8
2010	101	8.1	12.4	70.3
2011	98	7.8	12.5	77.6
2012	112	7.3	15.2	85.7
2013	124	8.6	14.2	85.5
2014	96	8.6	11.1	83.3
2015	114	8.0	14.2	84.2
2016	102	9.0	11.3	82.4
2017	109	7.5	14.4	89
2018	120	8.1	14.6	93.3
2019	118	8.2	14.3	89.8
2020	119	9.7	12.2	89.9
2021	118	9.9	11.9	97.5
2022	147	10.7	13.7	90.5
2023	142	10.9	12.9	94.4

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 Oakwood Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$616 (6.4%)	$9,004 (93.6%)	$9,620
2020	$1,723 (14.1%)	$10,538 (85.9%)	$12,261
2021	$4,232 (33.5%)	$8,410 (66.5%)	$12,642

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakwood Elementary

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 3184^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 3709^th of 4647 Elementary schools	8.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Oakwood Elementary)	18	13	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Oakwood Independent School District (Isd))	18	13	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oakwood Elementary)	18	27	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oakwood Independent School District (Isd))	18	27	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Oakwood Elementary)	31	19	12%
4th Grade Reading (Oakwood Independent School District (Isd))	31	19	12%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oakwood Elementary)	15	50	35%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oakwood Independent School District (Isd))	15	50	35%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Oakwood Elementary)	50	29	21%
5th Grade Reading (Oakwood Independent School District (Isd))	50	29	21%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oakwood Elementary)	63	29	34%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oakwood Independent School District (Isd))	63	29	34%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Oakwood Elementary)	25	6	19%
5th Grade Science (Oakwood Independent School District (Isd))	25	6	19%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Oakwood Elementary)	31	38	7%
6th Grade Reading (Oakwood Independent School District (Isd))	31	38	7%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oakwood Elementary)	44	50	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oakwood Independent School District (Isd))	44	50	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	118	142	20.3%
African American	18	34	88.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	21	11	47.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	69	85	23.2%
Two or More Races	9	12	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.8%	94.4%	4.5%

Schools Near Oakwood Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oakwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	631 N Holly St	Oakwood	75855	Leon County	Oakwood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 545-2106	142	11	12.9	94.4%	85 (59.9%)	34 (23.9%)	11 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.5%)	22.8	3881^st of 4675 public elementary schools	17.0%		24.8	3709^th of 4647 public elementary schools	20.2%	172		12.5	21.4	21.4	31.3			25.0	21.4	50.0	25.0			28.6			$12,642	$4,232	$8,410
Westwood Pri	Public	PK, KG-2	1701 W Point Tap Rd	Palestine	75803	Anderson County	Westwood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 729-1787	363	26	14.1	79.9%	174 (47.9%)	82 (22.6%)	84 (23.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.8%)								(n/a)																	$11,679	$1,734	$9,945
Buffalo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1700 E Commerce	Buffalo	75831	Leon County	Buffalo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 322-2473	302	22	13.7	72.2%	148 (49.0%)	11 (3.6%)	132 (43.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)								(n/a)																	$9,617	$1,255	$8,363
Westwood Elementary	Public	3-6	2305 Salt Works Rd	Palestine	75803	Anderson County	Westwood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 729-1771	408	26	15.9	74.0%	191 (46.8%)	84 (20.6%)	113 (27.7%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.4%)	30	3436^th of 4675 public elementary schools	26.5%		23.5	3800^th of 4647 public elementary schools	18.2%	364		40.5	37.4	37.8	40.7			33.3	36.8	19.8	36.1			14.4			$11,253	$2,013	$9,240
Elkhart Intermediate	Public	3-5	301 E Parker St	Elkhart	75839	Anderson County	Elkhart Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 764-8535	282	21	13.2	63.1%	223 (79.1%)	13 (4.6%)	33 (11.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	54.9	1879^th of 4675 public elementary schools	59.8%		54.5	1914^th of 4647 public elementary schools	58.8%	35		42.9	46.2	53.9				41.7	52.2	53.9				24.2			$10,113	$1,349	$8,764
Elkhart Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	301 E Parker St	Elkhart	75839	Anderson County	Elkhart Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 764-2979	327	24	13.8	68.5%	252 (77.1%)	14 (4.3%)	33 (10.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.6%)								(n/a)																	$9,247	$1,002	$8,246
Dew School	Public	PK, KG-8	606 Fcr 481	Teague	75860	Freestone County	Dew Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 389-2828	137	19	7.0	63.5%	101 (73.7%)	8 (5.8%)	23 (16.8%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	55.5	1843^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	60.6%		63.5	1445^th of 4647 public elementary schools	68.9%	398		53.9	64.7	50.0	33.3	53.3	57.1	69.2	47.1	45.0	26.7	26.7	42.9	30.0	28.6	57.1	$14,122	$1,354	$12,768
Southside Elementary	Public	2-3	201 Gillespie Rd	Palestine	75801	Anderson County	Palestine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 731-8023	447	33	13.5	84.8%	104 (23.3%)	118 (26.4%)	205 (45.9%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)								(n/a)	9.1	42.9						40.5									$10,496	$2,727	$7,769
Northside Pri	Public	K-1	2509 Hwy 155 N	Palestine	75801	Anderson County	Palestine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 731-8020	465	30	15.7	80.4%	141 (30.3%)	109 (23.4%)	183 (39.4%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.4%)								(n/a)																	$10,187	$2,009	$8,178

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Impact of COVID-19 on Oakwood Elementary

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