Oaklawn Elementary

Summary:

Oaklawn Elementary is a public elementary school in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, serving 392 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Oshkosh Area School District, which is ranked 282 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oaklawn Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Wisconsin elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating below-average performance. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects are significantly lower than the district and state averages, with only 23.53% of 3rd-grade students proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 43.17% in the district and 52.07% statewide. Oaklawn also faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 4.7% to 16.1% in recent years, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 59.44% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools within the Oshkosh Area School District, such as Shapiro STEM Academy and Oakwood Elementary, Oaklawn's academic performance is significantly lower, with these schools demonstrating higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. Additionally, Oaklawn's struggles are particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as White students, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, who rank in the bottom 20-30% of Wisconsin elementary schools in their respective categories.


Detail:

Public K-5

 112 Viola Ave
       Oshkosh, WI  54901-1900


(920) 424-0170

District: Oshkosh Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
938th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,556 Help


Students who attend Oaklawn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Vel Phillips Middle School
High:    North High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.6%
Asian:
19.9%
African American:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oaklawn Elementary ranks worse than 88.4% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks last among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Oshkosh Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.25. (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 (52.6%), Asian (19.9%), African American (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oaklawn Elementary is 11.9. 7 elementary schools in the Oshkosh Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oaklawn Elementary is $12,556. 10 elementary schools in the Oshkosh Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oaklawn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Oaklawn Elementary 938th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Oaklawn Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Oshkosh Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Oshkosh Area School District 282nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oaklawn Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Oaklawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 46.44 466th 689 32.4%
2008 44.57 725th 1021 29.0%
2009 49.40 652nd 1030 36.7%
2010 57.88 522nd 1045 50.0%
2011 51.37 645th 1046 38.3%
2012 40.94 804th 1045 23.1%
2013 33.73 824th 1053 21.7%
2014 22.25 912th 1061 14.0%
2015 24.85 908th 1076 15.6%
2016 18.91 910th 1075 15.3%
2017 28.51 840th 1071 21.6%
2018 33.51 772nd 1025 24.7%
2019 28.86 810th 1037 21.9%
2021 23.07 861st 1050 18.0%
2022 19.47 902nd 1067 15.5%
2023 14.21 927th 1067 13.1%
2024 12.25 938th 1061 11.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Oaklawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.18 54th 96 43.8%
2024 21.00 96th 119 19.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Oaklawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.66 218th 287 24.0%
2019 35.70 187th 275 32.0%
2021 39.50 123rd 222 44.6%
2022 30.07 193rd 248 22.2%
2023 31.91 184th 249 26.1%
2024 24.04 238th 269 11.5%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Oaklawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.26 556th 721 22.9%
2019 26.34 590th 742 20.5%
2021 34.13 506th 746 32.2%
2022 38.66 455th 748 39.2%
2023 27.75 586th 770 23.9%
2024 15.37 729th 790 7.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oaklawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.69 696th 854 18.5%
2019 27.17 715th 874 18.2%
2021 26.11 691st 847 18.4%
2022 19.97 759th 859 11.6%
2023 11.45 821st 871 5.7%
2024 12.28 808th 866 6.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Oaklawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.47 715th 997 28.3%
2019 24.81 823rd 1002 17.9%
2021 29.15 774th 1004 22.9%
2022 21.36 848th 1017 16.6%
2023 15.11 876th 1010 13.3%
2024 16.71 866th 1011 14.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Oaklawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.72 760th 997 23.8%
2019 35.71 725th 1002 27.6%
2021 21.39 835th 1003 16.7%
2022 20.69 851st 1017 16.3%
2023 15.88 871st 1011 13.8%
2024 11.45 908th 1012 10.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Oaklawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.33 80th 107 25.2%
2019 25.87 89th 122 27.0%
2021 26.52 73rd 106 31.1%
2022 16.22 97th 110 11.8%
2023 15.39 106th 116 8.6%
2024 17.15 111th 123 9.8%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Oaklawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.45 102nd 165 38.2%
2019 33.25 101st 161 37.3%
2024 23.08 121st 137 11.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oaklawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.69 272nd 331 17.8%
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Rank History for White students at Oaklawn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.66 536th 686 21.9%
2019 21.88 618th 718 13.9%
2021 18.52 621st 699 11.2%
2022 13.96 652nd 704 7.4%
2023 5.87 700th 715 2.1%
2024 5.29 710th 727 2.3%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Wisconsin 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Sunday, August 28, 2011

Open Quote Unfortunately the Oshkosh schools do not give Oaklawn as much funding as their other schools. The building is old and the children are limited on activities due to the lack of funding. There has been a recent change in Principals, however, there is the aftermath of that now. Parents and students are of course taking the brunt force hit of that. There is lost paperwork, children not being placed in classrooms they were told to have and a lack of discipline in regards to the staff. Teachers seem to "run" the school. Looking for Parochial schools now due to their many issues. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Oaklawn Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 137 1 4 n/a 2 n/a n/a 0 144
1990 114 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1991 124 0 16 0 1 n/a n/a 0 141
1992 219 1 41 2 1 n/a n/a 0 264
1993 234 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1994 240 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1995 232 3 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1996 232 3 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1997 251 10 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 273
1998 241 13 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1999 241 18 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2000 222 22 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 260
2001 210 12 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2002 190 10 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2003 190 10 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2004 171 11 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2005 173 17 4 9 2 n/a n/a 0 205
2006 190 11 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 215
2007 234 20 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 268
2008 193 7 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 213
2009 200 5 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2010 196 7 18 14 1 n/a n/a 0 236
2011 172 6 26 18 2 0 8 0 232
2012 191 6 37 12 1 0 10 0 257
2013 193 2 38 12 1 0 11 0 257
2014 314 10 60 18 5 0 17 0 424
2015 303 13 59 22 3 0 24 0 424
2016 304 9 55 23 5 0 26 0 422
2017 299 20 59 27 4 0 29 0 438
2018 281 31 64 20 1 0 19 0 416
2019 275 36 70 20 2 0 22 0 425
2020 282 33 71 18 0 0 18 0 422
2021 275 32 66 24 1 0 27 0 425
2022 231 36 71 22 0 0 38 0 398
2023 206 38 78 35 0 0 35 0 392

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 Oaklawn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 144 8.0 18.0 15.3
1990 119 7.0 17.0 10.9
1991 141 8.0 17.6 10.6
1992 264 13.9 18.9 14.4
1993 238 12.9 18.4 15.5
1994 242 14.9 16.2 15.7
1995 242 12.7 19.1 16.9
1996 242 12.7 19.1 16.9
1997 273 14.2 19.2 15.8
1998 269 13.7 19.6 16
1999 272 13.3 20.5 21.7
2000 260 16.4 15.9 21.5
2001 234 15.8 14.8 20.9
2002 207 18.2 11.4 34.8
2003 207 18.2 11.4 34.8
2004 193 15.2 12.7 46.6
2005 205 16.7 12.3 n/a
2006 215 18.1 11.9 n/a
2007 268 18.0 14.9 51.1
2008 213 16.9 12.6 42.7
2009 215 17.3 12.4 42.3
2010 236 15.5 15.2 47.9
2011 232 16.7 13.8 50.9
2012 257 16.0 16.0 54.5
2013 257 17.1 15.0 53.3
2014 424 23.8 17.8 49.5
2015 424 n/a n/a 52.6
2016 422 27.0 15.6 50.9
2017 438 28.4 15.4 56.4
2018 416 29.0 14.3 55
2019 425 28.7 14.8 60.7
2020 422 32.1 13.1 64.9
2021 425 32.4 13.1 58.1
2022 398 33.8 11.7 59.8
2023 392 32.8 11.9 59.4

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 Oaklawn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 144 8.0 18.0 15.3
1990 119 7.0 17.0 10.9
1991 141 8.0 17.6 10.6
1992 264 13.9 18.9 14.4
1993 238 12.9 18.4 15.5
1994 242 14.9 16.2 15.7
1995 242 12.7 19.1 16.9
1996 242 12.7 19.1 16.9
1997 273 14.2 19.2 15.8
1998 269 13.7 19.6 16
1999 272 13.3 20.5 21.7
2000 260 16.4 15.9 21.5
2001 234 15.8 14.8 20.9
2002 207 18.2 11.4 34.8
2003 207 18.2 11.4 34.8
2004 193 15.2 12.7 46.6
2005 205 16.7 12.3 n/a
2006 215 18.1 11.9 n/a
2007 268 18.0 14.9 51.1
2008 213 16.9 12.6 42.7
2009 215 17.3 12.4 42.3
2010 236 15.5 15.2 47.9
2011 232 16.7 13.8 50.9
2012 257 16.0 16.0 54.5
2013 257 17.1 15.0 53.3
2014 424 23.8 17.8 49.5
2015 424 n/a n/a 52.6
2016 422 27.0 15.6 50.9
2017 438 28.4 15.4 56.4
2018 416 29.0 14.3 55
2019 425 28.7 14.8 60.7
2020 422 32.1 13.1 64.9
2021 425 32.4 13.1 58.1
2022 398 33.8 11.7 59.8
2023 392 32.8 11.9 59.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oaklawn Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $687 (6.1%) $10,523 (93.9%) $11,211
2020 $656 (5.6%) $11,149 (94.5%) $11,804
2021 $754 (6.0%) $11,802 (94.0%) $12,556

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oaklawn Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 810th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 927th of 1067 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oaklawn Elementary)30.314.5
 15.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oshkosh Area School District)31.628
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oaklawn Elementary)4724.2
 22.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oshkosh Area School District)48.243.3
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oaklawn Elementary)23.620
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oshkosh Area School District)35.234.8
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oaklawn Elementary)34.725.5
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oshkosh Area School District)50.241.2
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Oaklawn Elementary)30.625.5
 5.1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Oshkosh Area School District)46.549.8
 3.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Oaklawn Elementary)36.129.1
 7%
   4th Grade Science (Oshkosh Area School District)51.843.8
 8%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oaklawn Elementary)27.718.5
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oshkosh Area School District)38.831
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oaklawn Elementary)50.824.1
 26.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oshkosh Area School District)48.938
 10.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students425392
 7.8%
African American3638
 5.6%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian7078
 11.4%
Hispanic2035
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White275206
 25.1%
Two or More Races2235
 59.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.7%59.4%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oaklawn Elementary

Oaklawn Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.6% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 392 students attended Oaklawn Elementary.

Students who attend Oaklawn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vel Phillips Middle School
High : North High

Students at Oaklawn Elementary are 53% White, 20% Asian, 10% African American, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.


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

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