MARKHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Markham Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 340 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, Markham Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. 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.

Markham Elementary, located on Krause Avenue in the Eastmont neighborhood of Oakland, California, is a public school serving a diverse student body in the Oakland Unified School District. The school is deeply integrated into its local community, focusing on providing a foundational education that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. As part of a large urban district, Markham aims to create a supportive environment that addresses the unique needs of its students, many of whom come from families with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both academically and personally. Like many schools in Oakland, Markham Elementary works to provide enrichment opportunities and supplemental resources to help bridge achievement gaps and ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, families, and community partners, the school strives to provide a stable and nurturing space that promotes student success and academic equity.

For more information, contact Markham Elementary at (510) 639-3202 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.