OAKLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Oakland Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lafayette School Corporation school district, located in Lafayette, IN with about 250 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 14 teachers, Oakland Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Oakland Elementary School, located at 611 South 21st Street in Lafayette, Indiana, is a public institution serving students within the Lafayette School Corporation. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a diverse, community-focused environment. It serves a broad range of students, emphasizing core academic subjects while fostering social and emotional growth through various support programs designed to help young learners succeed both in and out of the classroom.

The school benefits from its central location in Lafayette, which allows it to maintain strong ties to the surrounding neighborhood. Oakland Elementary often emphasizes inclusivity and family engagement, working to create a welcoming atmosphere for students from various backgrounds. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, coupled with extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, playing a vital role in the educational infrastructure of the local Lafayette community.

For more information, contact Oakland Elementary School at (765) 771-6130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.