Oakridge Elementary

Summary:

Oakridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, Virginia, serving 674 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Arlington County Public Schools district, which is ranked 26th out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oakridge Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 40.36% White, 20.62% African American, 22.4% Hispanic, and 9.2% Asian students. The school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages. For example, Oakridge's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 65.79%, compared to the district's 76.71% and the state's 70.11%. However, the school's 4th-grade math proficiency rate was higher at 81.37%, outperforming both the district and state. Oakridge's statewide ranking among Virginia elementary schools has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 220 out of 1,110 schools in 2013-2014 to 616 out of 1,109 schools in 2021-2022.

Oakridge Elementary has experienced a gradual decline in the percentage of White students, from 44.54% in 2020-2021 to 40.36% in 2022-2023, while the percentage of Hispanic students has increased. The school's academic performance has also been somewhat inconsistent, with its statewide ranking varying significantly. When compared to nearby schools within the Arlington County Public Schools district, Oakridge generally performs on par or slightly below the district averages, but it outperforms some of the nearby schools in Alexandria City Public Schools, such as George Mason Elementary and Mount Vernon Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1414 24th St S
       Arlington, VA  22202


(703) 228-5840

District: Arlington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
500th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,614 Help


Students who attend Oakridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Gunston Middle
High:    Wakefield High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  674

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.4%
Hispanic:
22.4%
African American:
20.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oakridge Elementary ranks better than 55.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 17th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.82. (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 Oakridge Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Arlington County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakridge Elementary is $12,614. 15 elementary schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oakridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakridge Elementary 500th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Oakridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Arlington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington County Public Schools 26th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oakridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Oakridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 30.03 872nd 1062 17.9%
2006 58.05 465th 1071 56.6%
2007 66.86 336th 1083 69.0%
2008 60.66 430th 1081 60.2%
2009 56.96 479th 1082 55.7%
2010 58.29 484th 1113 56.5%
2011 41.05 785th 1117 29.7%
2012 58.62 461st 1117 58.7%
2013 58.54 466th 1120 58.4%
2014 75.12 220th 1110 80.2%
2015 69.14 311th 1100 71.7%
2016 73.56 251st 1096 77.1%
2017 59.46 470th 1099 57.2%
2018 67.95 342nd 1097 68.8%
2019 63.61 444th 1105 59.8%
2021 63.60 416th 1103 62.3%
2022 49.04 616th 1109 44.5%
2023 60.91 469th 1114 57.9%
2024 58.82 500th 1114 55.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Oakridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.06 115th 247 53.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Oakridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.91 175th 300 41.7%
2024 64.32 97th 306 68.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.58 560th 1036 45.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Oakridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.69 376th 1100 65.8%
2024 59.20 483rd 1098 56.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Oakridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.84 84th 182 53.8%
2024 54.58 104th 195 46.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Oakridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.78 535th 1093 51.1%
2024 56.33 517th 1101 53.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Oakridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.31 189th 230 17.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Oakridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.85 227th 579 60.8%
2024 53.97 291st 588 50.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oakridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.56 406th 564 28.0%
2024 54.42 280th 580 51.7%
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Rank History for White students at Oakridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.88 205th 984 79.2%
2024 69.05 278th 979 71.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department 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.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, September 29, 2014

Open Quote My daughter goes to Kindergarden there, and I must say I am really impressed by her teachers and the learning environment. My daughter loves going to school and has been doing great! The diversity of the school helps prepare children for real life and to interact with diverse cultures! I have nothing but praise for this school Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, March 6, 2010

Open Quote Oakridge is a great school. My children are doing very well. They have a great team of teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Oakridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 647 647
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 648 648
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 619 619
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 636 636
1993 224 215 74 188 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1994 199 200 53 202 2 n/a n/a 0 656
1995 155 186 61 357 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1996 155 186 61 357 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1997 153 197 68 410 0 n/a n/a 0 828
1998 134 186 81 436 0 n/a n/a 0 837
1999 121 190 80 469 0 n/a n/a 0 860
2000 89 109 49 239 1 n/a n/a -4 483
2001 93 107 45 225 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2002 111 86 56 235 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2003 111 86 56 235 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2004 101 79 57 243 0 n/a n/a 1 481
2005 105 59 58 206 0 n/a n/a 1 429
2006 133 66 68 164 0 n/a n/a 13 444
2007 170 62 66 126 0 n/a n/a 22 446
2008 184 65 62 111 1 n/a n/a 23 446
2009 241 75 72 99 0 n/a n/a 30 517
2010 257 81 91 106 0 n/a n/a 26 561
2011 269 94 89 119 1 0 46 0 618
2012 304 111 103 104 2 0 44 0 668
2013 281 124 100 100 4 0 49 0 658
2014 309 137 96 111 5 0 46 0 704
2015 335 139 100 127 10 0 49 0 760
2016 360 131 98 138 7 1 38 0 773
2017 378 137 111 132 7 1 37 0 803
2018 383 130 102 133 4 2 44 0 798
2019 371 143 95 119 4 2 50 0 784
2020 298 108 77 86 0 1 53 0 623
2021 249 105 60 91 0 0 54 0 559
2022 263 129 58 110 0 1 59 0 620
2023 272 139 62 151 0 1 49 0 674

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 Oakridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 647 38.2 16.9 n/a
1990 648 40.1 16.1 n/a
1991 619 37.7 16.4 n/a
1992 636 38.4 16.5 n/a
1993 701 43.5 16.1 n/a
1994 656 47.9 n/a 48.5
1995 759 n/a 0.0 52.3
1996 759 n/a 0.0 52.3
1997 828 n/a 0.0 61.4
1998 837 n/a 0.0 60.6
1999 860 92.0 9.3 75.8
2000 483 n/a 0.0 74.9
2001 470 41.0 11.5 66.2
2002 488 53.6 9.1 56.6
2003 488 53.6 9.1 56.6
2004 481 41.5 11.6 60.6
2005 429 39.5 10.9 70.8
2006 444 38.0 11.7 53.6
2007 446 43.7 10.2 45.5
2008 446 37.7 11.8 41.4
2009 517 36.8 14.0 37.6
2010 561 38.9 14.3 36.1
2011 618 27.6 22.3 32.7
2012 668 40.5 16.4 31
2013 658 57.2 11.4 26.9
2014 704 49.9 14.0 29.5
2015 760 42.0 18.0 30.9
2016 773 43.0 17.9 25.2
2017 803 48.0 16.6 26
2018 798 47.1 16.9 25.7
2019 784 46.9 16.7 21.8
2020 623 38.4 16.1 23.4
2021 559 33.0 16.9 n/a
2022 620 34.6 17.9 23.5
2023 674 44.2 15.2 31.9

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 Oakridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 647 38.2 16.9 n/a
1990 648 40.1 16.1 n/a
1991 619 37.7 16.4 n/a
1992 636 38.4 16.5 n/a
1993 701 43.5 16.1 n/a
1994 656 47.9 n/a 48.5
1995 759 n/a 0.0 52.3
1996 759 n/a 0.0 52.3
1997 828 n/a 0.0 61.4
1998 837 n/a 0.0 60.6
1999 860 92.0 9.3 75.8
2000 483 n/a 0.0 74.9
2001 470 41.0 11.5 66.2
2002 488 53.6 9.1 56.6
2003 488 53.6 9.1 56.6
2004 481 41.5 11.6 60.6
2005 429 39.5 10.9 70.8
2006 444 38.0 11.7 53.6
2007 446 43.7 10.2 45.5
2008 446 37.7 11.8 41.4
2009 517 36.8 14.0 37.6
2010 561 38.9 14.3 36.1
2011 618 27.6 22.3 32.7
2012 668 40.5 16.4 31
2013 658 57.2 11.4 26.9
2014 704 49.9 14.0 29.5
2015 760 42.0 18.0 30.9
2016 773 43.0 17.9 25.2
2017 803 48.0 16.6 26
2018 798 47.1 16.9 25.7
2019 784 46.9 16.7 21.8
2020 623 38.4 16.1 23.4
2021 559 33.0 16.9 n/a
2022 620 34.6 17.9 23.5
2023 674 44.2 15.2 31.9

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 Oakridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $10,485 (100.0%) $10,485
2020 $00 (0.0%) $11,051 (100.0%) $11,051
2021 $00 (0.0%) $12,614 (100.0%) $12,614

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakridge 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 444th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 469th of 1114 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oakridge Elementary)8282.4
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8779.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Oakridge Elementary)7675.3
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)7876.4
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oakridge Elementary)9277.7
 14.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8778.4
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Oakridge Elementary)8383
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)8179.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oakridge Elementary)8662
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8877.8
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Oakridge Elementary)7863.6
 14.4%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington County Public Schools)8272.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Oakridge Elementary)8372.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)8480
 4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students784674
 14%
African American143139
 2.8%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian9562
 34.7%
Hispanic119151
 26.9%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White371272
 26.7%
Two or More Races5049
 2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.8%31.9%
 10.1%


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Oakridge Elementary ranks 500th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Oakridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gunston Middle
High : Wakefield High

Students at Oakridge Elementary are 40% White, 22% Hispanic, 21% African American, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 674 students attended Oakridge Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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