OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Oakwood Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Peoria Unified School District (4237) school district, located in Peoria, AZ with about 1,000 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, Oakwood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Oakwood Elementary School, located at 12900 N 71st Ave in Peoria, Arizona, is part of the Peoria Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of the neighborhood, Oakwood is committed to preparing its students for future success by providing a balanced curriculum that aligns with state standards while encouraging student engagement through various classroom and extracurricular activities.

The school is known for its dedication to building a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider community. With a focus on inclusive learning, Oakwood Elementary utilizes a range of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By promoting core values such as respect, responsibility, and perseverance, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel safe, challenged, and motivated to achieve their full potential.

For more information, contact Oakwood Elementary School at (623) 412-4725 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12900 N 71st Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
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OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Peoria, AZ with about 1,000 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,000
Teachers:
47.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,000 students

White
63.7%
Hispanic/Latino
25.1%
Two or more races
5.1%
Black or African American
2.9%
Asian
2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.