OAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OAKES 41 school district, located in Oakes, ND with about 290 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 18 teachers, OAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

OAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Oakes, North Dakota, serves as a central pillar of the local community by providing foundational education for students in the region. As part of the Oakes Public School District, the institution is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The school prides itself on small-town values, aiming to prepare its young learners for future success by emphasizing core subjects, literacy, and social-emotional growth within a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Oakes Elementary functions as a hub for community engagement and parent-teacher collaboration. The school leverages its resources to ensure that students receive individualized attention, often utilizing a blend of traditional instructional methods and modern technology to meet diverse learning needs. By maintaining a strong connection between the home and the classroom, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded, responsible, and lifelong learners who are well-equipped to transition into the middle and high school levels.

For more information, contact OAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (701) 742-3204 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

804 Main Ave
Oakes, ND 58474
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OAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Oakes, ND with about 290 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
OAKES 41
Total Students:
290
Teachers:
18.08
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 290 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
86.2%
Hispanic/Latino
8.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.8%
Black or African American
1.7%
Two or more races
0.7%
Asian
0.3%

Female
44.5%
Male
55.5%

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.