OAK CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OAK CREST ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BELLE PLAINE, MN with about 481 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 6th 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 28 teachers, OAK CREST ELEMENTARY 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.
OAK CREST ELEMENTARY is a public school located in Belle Plaine, Minnesota, serving students in the Belle Plaine Public School District. As a key component of the local community’s educational landscape, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for young learners, typically covering grades ranging from kindergarten through the early elementary years. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social development during these formative stages of a child's education.
The facility, situated on West Commerce Drive, serves as a hub for the community’s youngest residents, emphasizing small-town values combined with modern educational standards. By prioritizing early literacy, numeracy, and character building, OAK CREST ELEMENTARY aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school. With a dedicated staff and a focus on inclusive learning, the school remains a vital pillar for families in the Belle Plaine area, working to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact OAK CREST ELEMENTARY at (952) 873-2402 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BELLE PLAINE, MN 56011-8888
(952) 873-2402
OAK CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BELLE PLAINE, MN with about 481 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 481
- Teachers:
- 28.43
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 481 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OAK CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.