OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Meridian Public Schools school district, located in Meridian, MS with about 485 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 28 teachers, OAKLAND HEIGHTS 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 HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Meridian, Mississippi, serving students in the Meridian Public School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to a diverse student body, fostering an environment aimed at both social development and primary education. The school is committed to supporting the academic growth of children in the Meridian community by providing a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science.

In addition to its academic mission, Oakland Heights Elementary operates as a central hub for the families it serves. The school emphasizes character development and community involvement, striving to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere for its young learners. By utilizing resources provided by the district and local community partnerships, the school works to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school, focusing on the specific developmental needs of children during their elementary years.

For more information, contact OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 482-3541 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 59th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307
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OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Meridian, MS with about 485 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
485
Teachers:
28.31
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
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 485 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.

Black or African American
87.2%
White
7.4%
Hispanic/Latino
4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%

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.