Oakland Elementary School vs. Northern Shores Elementary School
Should you attend Oakland Elementary School or Northern Shores Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Oakland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Northern Shores Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 798 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northern Shores Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
464 students
798 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#557 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#551 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
76%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
25
44
Kindergarten Students
79
109
Grade 1 Students
81
135
Grade 2 Students
69
125
Grade 3 Students
66
130
Grade 4 Students
71
125
Grade 5 Students
73
130
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
53%
42%
% White
30%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%