Oak Ridge Elementary

2050 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310

oakridge.gcsnc.com/pages/Oak_Ridge_Elementary

707 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oak Ridge Elementary, located in the town of Oak Ridge, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Guilford County Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and academically focused environment, emphasizing the development of foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. By integrating modern educational practices with a commitment to student well-being, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Oak Ridge Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and parental involvement. The school maintains a collaborative culture where families, educators, and staff work together to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives, the institution promotes a well-rounded educational experience, encouraging students to develop both their character and their intellectual curiosity within a small-town setting.

707

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	510
Hispanic	38
Black	26
Asian	97
Two or More	36

White
510 (72.1 %)
Asian
97 (13.7 %)
Hispanic
38 (5.4 %)
Two or More
36 (5.1 %)
Black
26 (3.7 %)

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:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)643-8410
Website:	http://oakridge.gcsnc.com/pages/Oak_Ridge_Elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	707
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 102

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 136