Oakland Elementary

Summary:

Oakland Elementary is a public elementary school located in Galax, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 180 and is part of the Carroll County Public Schools district.

Oakland Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of White students (87.22%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 61.08% to 95.56% White students. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (10%) compared to the district and state averages. Academically, Oakland Elementary's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade mathematics proficiency rates are lower than the district and state averages, with 5th-grade proficiency being particularly low at 50%. However, the school's 3rd and 4th-grade reading proficiency rates are higher than the district and state averages. Oakland Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 85%, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

Despite the higher free and reduced-price lunch rate, Oakland Elementary's spending per student ($8,654 in 2020-2021) is slightly higher than the district average but lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Galax Elementary. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.4, which is lower than most of the surrounding schools. Addressing the school's areas of academic weakness, particularly in mathematics and science, while leveraging its strengths in reading and VA Studies, could be a key focus for the school and Carroll County Public Schools district moving forward.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4930 Pipers Gap Road
       Galax, VA  24333


(276) 236-3049

District: Carroll County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
558th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,654 Help


Students who attend Oakland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Carroll County Middle
High:    Carroll County High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  180

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.2%
Hispanic:
10.0%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85% Help


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Compare Details Oakland Elementary ranks worse than 50.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55. (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 Oakland Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Carroll County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakland Elementary is $8,654, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oakland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakland Elementary 558th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Oakland Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Carroll County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll County Public Schools 35th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oakland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Oakland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 5.52 1054th 1062 0.8%
2006 25.46 944th 1071 11.9%
2007 53.22 551st 1083 49.1%
2008 60.44 433rd 1081 59.9%
2009 63.78 370th 1082 65.8%
2010 64.36 372nd 1113 66.6%
2011 55.04 538th 1117 51.8%
2012 41.90 758th 1117 32.1%
2013 69.15 322nd 1120 71.3%
2014 50.42 596th 1110 46.3%
2015 78.56 167th 1100 84.8%
2016 67.47 343rd 1096 68.7%
2017 57.62 502nd 1099 54.3%
2018 33.08 845th 1097 23.0%
2019 62.57 463rd 1105 58.1%
2021 48.49 616th 1103 44.2%
2022 58.29 499th 1109 55.0%
2023 59.44 485th 1114 56.5%
2024 55.00 558th 1114 49.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oakland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.86 309th 1036 70.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Oakland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.48 433rd 1100 60.6%
2024 57.39 507th 1098 53.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Oakland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.02 335th 1093 69.4%
2024 57.35 506th 1101 54.0%
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Rank History for White students at Oakland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.88 671st 984 31.8%
2024 36.82 712th 979 27.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Oakland 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 176 176
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 174 174
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 160 160
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 165 165
1993 161 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1994 211 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1995 221 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1996 221 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1997 210 2 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1998 213 2 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1999 203 3 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2000 204 3 0 10 0 n/a n/a -4 213
2001 194 3 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2002 194 2 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2003 194 2 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2004 192 2 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2005 172 8 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2006 165 0 9 24 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2007 165 5 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2008 171 5 2 32 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2009 183 4 1 33 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2010 202 3 2 35 0 n/a n/a 1 243
2011 228 9 2 39 0 0 1 0 279
2012 194 1 1 36 0 0 0 0 232
2013 174 3 1 39 0 0 1 0 218
2014 164 2 1 45 0 0 1 0 213
2015 152 1 1 44 0 0 0 0 198
2016 160 1 0 39 0 0 0 0 200
2017 173 2 0 26 0 0 0 0 201
2018 158 3 0 31 0 0 2 0 194
2019 160 1 0 26 0 0 1 0 188
2020 157 0 0 27 0 0 1 0 185
2021 167 1 0 26 0 0 2 0 196
2022 168 1 0 24 0 0 4 0 197
2023 157 2 0 18 0 0 3 0 180

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 Oakland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 176 8.6 20.4 n/a
1990 174 8.6 20.2 n/a
1991 160 9.1 17.5 n/a
1992 165 9.3 17.7 n/a
1993 163 8.8 18.5 n/a
1994 214 13.4 n/a 42.1
1995 229 n/a 0.0 44.1
1996 229 n/a 0.0 44.1
1997 221 n/a 0.0 39.8
1998 226 n/a 0.0 44.2
1999 216 17.0 12.7 62
2000 213 n/a 0.0 53.9
2001 205 16.0 12.8 63.4
2002 212 22.3 9.5 59.4
2003 212 22.3 9.5 59.4
2004 218 20.8 10.5 65.6
2005 205 17.0 12.1 77.6
2006 198 22.0 9.0 74.7
2007 196 21.6 9.1 79.1
2008 210 15.5 13.5 71.4
2009 221 17.4 12.7 71
2010 243 18.8 12.8 68.2
2011 279 19.3 14.4 64.5
2012 232 15.0 15.4 75.4
2013 218 19.0 11.4 76.1
2014 213 20.5 10.3 75.1
2015 198 19.0 10.4 78.8
2016 200 18.0 11.1 78
2017 201 18.7 10.7 65.2
2018 194 15.7 12.2 68.6
2019 188 13.6 13.8 66
2020 185 14.6 12.6 68.1
2021 196 15.1 12.9 n/a
2022 197 14.4 13.6 64
2023 180 15.7 11.4 85

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 Oakland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 176 8.6 20.4 n/a
1990 174 8.6 20.2 n/a
1991 160 9.1 17.5 n/a
1992 165 9.3 17.7 n/a
1993 163 8.8 18.5 n/a
1994 214 13.4 n/a 42.1
1995 229 n/a 0.0 44.1
1996 229 n/a 0.0 44.1
1997 221 n/a 0.0 39.8
1998 226 n/a 0.0 44.2
1999 216 17.0 12.7 62
2000 213 n/a 0.0 53.9
2001 205 16.0 12.8 63.4
2002 212 22.3 9.5 59.4
2003 212 22.3 9.5 59.4
2004 218 20.8 10.5 65.6
2005 205 17.0 12.1 77.6
2006 198 22.0 9.0 74.7
2007 196 21.6 9.1 79.1
2008 210 15.5 13.5 71.4
2009 221 17.4 12.7 71
2010 243 18.8 12.8 68.2
2011 279 19.3 14.4 64.5
2012 232 15.0 15.4 75.4
2013 218 19.0 11.4 76.1
2014 213 20.5 10.3 75.1
2015 198 19.0 10.4 78.8
2016 200 18.0 11.1 78
2017 201 18.7 10.7 65.2
2018 194 15.7 12.2 68.6
2019 188 13.6 13.8 66
2020 185 14.6 12.6 68.1
2021 196 15.1 12.9 n/a
2022 197 14.4 13.6 64
2023 180 15.7 11.4 85

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 Oakland Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $737 (8.8%) $7,669 (91.2%) $8,406
2020 $917 (10.6%) $7,754 (89.4%) $8,672
2021 $1,020 (11.8%) $7,634 (88.2%) $8,654

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakland Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 463rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 485th of 1114 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oakland Elementary)8676.7
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Carroll County Public Schools)8676.7
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Oakland Elementary)7983.3
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Carroll County Public Schools)7469.2
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oakland Elementary)9656.7
 39.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County Public Schools)9176.3
 14.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Oakland Elementary)8483.3
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Carroll County Public Schools)7978.5
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oakland Elementary)6759.1
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County Public Schools)8673.9
 12.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Oakland Elementary)8177.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Carroll County Public Schools)8671.9
 14.1%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Oakland Elementary)8577.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Carroll County Public Schools)8480.6
 3.4%
   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 Students188180
 4.3%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2618
 30.8%
Pacific Islander00
White160157
 1.9%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66%85%
 19%


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Students who attend Oakland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carroll County Middle
High : Carroll County High

Students at Oakland Elementary are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 180 students attended Oakland Elementary.

Oakland Elementary ranks 558th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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