Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Oakland Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakland Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Oakland Heights Elementary School's student population of 503 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oakland Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakland Heights Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#562 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Hispanic
46%
15%
Black
8%
19%
White
37%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakland Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Oakland Heights Elementary School is ranked #562 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Oakland Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Oakland Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sequoyah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Oakland Heights Elementary School?
503 students attend Oakland Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Oakland Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakland Heights Elementary School?
Oakland Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakland Heights Elementary School offer ?
Oakland Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakland Heights Elementary School part of?
Oakland Heights Elementary School is part of Russellville School District.
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