OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Oakwood Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hickory City Schools school district, located in Hickory, NC with about 374 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 21 teachers, Oakwood 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.
Oakwood Elementary School, located in Hickory, North Carolina, is a key institution within the Hickory Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes both academic growth and social development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration among its diverse student body.
Beyond its core classroom instruction, Oakwood Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a well-rounded school culture. The administration and faculty prioritize community involvement, often partnering with families and local stakeholders to enhance the educational experience. By maintaining a focus on character education and personalized learning, the school aims to prepare its students for academic success as they transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Oakwood Elementary at (828) 322-1340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hickory, NC 28601-4920
(828) 322-1340
OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hickory, NC with about 374 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hickory City Schools
- Total Students:
- 374
- Teachers:
- 21.24
- 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 schoolwide 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 374 students
- White
- 50.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.0%
- Black or African American
- 13.9%
- Two or more races
- 9.4%
- Asian
- 2.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
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.