OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT school district, located in PRESTON, ID with about 544 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 26 teachers, OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 is a public school located in Preston, Idaho, serving students in the Preston School District. As a primary education facility, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for children in the Preston community, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social development within a supportive small-town environment. The school is known for fostering a close-knit atmosphere typical of Idaho’s rural educational settings, prioritizing student growth and community involvement.

The school operates under the mission of the Preston School District to provide high-quality instruction while maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment. By offering a variety of classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities, Oakwood Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while encouraging a lifelong interest in learning. As a community-centered institution, it serves as a central hub for families in the 83263 area, reflecting the values and educational standards of Preston.

For more information, contact OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 852-2233 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

525 SOUTH 4TH EAST
PRESTON, ID 83263-1603
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OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PRESTON, ID with about 544 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
544
Teachers:
26
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 544 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
86.0%
Hispanic/Latino
11.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.5%
Black or African American
0.6%
Two or more races
0.6%
Asian
0.4%

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.