School Overview
Oakboro Choice STEM, located in Oakboro, North Carolina, is a specialized public school within the Stanly County Schools district that focuses on integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) into its core curriculum. The school is designed to provide students with a rigorous, project-based learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. By utilizing hands-on instruction, the school aims to prepare students for a rapidly evolving workforce, encouraging them to apply academic concepts to real-world challenges while fostering a passion for innovation.

As a "choice" school, Oakboro offers a unique educational path for students who thrive in an inquiry-based setting. The campus environment is dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional classroom learning and practical technological application, often utilizing modern tools and collaborative workspaces. With its focus on STEM literacy, the school aims to equip students with the skills necessary to excel in higher education and technical careers, all while maintaining a community-focused atmosphere that emphasizes student engagement and academic curiosity.
344
Total Students
23.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
101.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakboro Choice STEM
Demographic Student Count
White288
Hispanic28
Black8
Asian2
Two or More18
  • White
    288 (83.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    28 (8.1 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (5.2 %)
  • Black
    8 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
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: Stanly County Schools
Phone: (704)961-4700
Website: http://www.oakboro.stanlycountyschools.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 350
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 55
Grade 1 53
Grade 2 44
Grade 3 46
Grade 4 49
Grade 5 36
Grade 6 26
Grade 7 21
Grade 8 14

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oakboro Choice STEM
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten55
Grade 153
Grade 244
Grade 346
Grade 449
Grade 536
Grade 626
Grade 721
Grade 814
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oakboro Choice STEM
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15845.9%
Male18654.1%