Serving 79 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakesdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Oakesdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1116 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)60-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
3%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
92%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakesdale Elementary School's ranking?
Oakesdale Elementary School is ranked #1116 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Oakesdale Elementary School?
79 students attend Oakesdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Oakesdale Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakesdale Elementary School?
Oakesdale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Oakesdale Elementary School offer ?
Oakesdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakesdale Elementary School part of?
Oakesdale Elementary School is part of Oakesdale School District.
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