Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakboro Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-54%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)1%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)20%
16%
Black
(15-16)2%
26%
White
(15-16)74%
50%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Oakboro Elementary School?
350 students attend Oakboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Oakboro Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakboro Elementary School?
Oakboro Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oakboro Elementary School offer ?
Oakboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oakboro Elementary School part of?
Oakboro Elementary School is part of Stanly County Schools School District.
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