Oakwood Elementary

oakwood.hickoryschools.net/

341 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

341

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	63
Black	43
Asian	9
Two or More	30

White
196 (57.5 %)
Hispanic
63 (18.5 %)
Black
43 (12.6 %)
Two or More
30 (8.8 %)
Asian
9 (2.6 %)

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:	Hickory City Schools
Phone:	(828)322-1340
Website:	http://oakwood.hickoryschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 53