Oakwood Elementary School

www.portlandk12.org

497 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Oakwood Elementary School is a public school located in Portland, Michigan, serving as a foundational part of the Portland Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young students. By focusing on core academic subjects and building strong social-emotional skills, Oakwood aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to higher grade levels while nurturing a sense of curiosity and community.

As part of the broader Portland school system, Oakwood Elementary benefits from the district’s commitment to academic excellence and student-centered instruction. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the local community to enhance the educational experience. For families looking for more specific details regarding curriculum, extracurricular programs, or enrollment information, the school’s official website at http://www.portlandk12.org serves as a comprehensive resource for district-wide updates and school-specific news.

497

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	468
Hispanic	6
Black	7
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
468 (94.2 %)
Two or More
14 (2.8 %)
Black
7 (1.4 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Portland Public Schools
Phone:	(517)647-2991
Website:	http://www.portlandk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 225

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 140