Oakland Elementary

505-A Arlington Drive
Charleston, SC 29414

530 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oakland Elementary School, located at 505-A Arlington Drive in Charleston, South Carolina, is a public school serving the West Ashley area. As part of the Charleston County School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the primary grades, focusing on academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. The school's mission generally emphasizes creating a collaborative space where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through a balanced curriculum.

The school is situated in a well-established residential community, making it a focal point for families in the 29414 zip code. Oakland Elementary is known for its efforts to engage both students and parents through various school-wide initiatives and community involvement programs. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and character development, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, fostering a sense of community pride within the Charleston County educational landscape.

530

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	35
Black	175
Asian	17
Two or More	49
Pacific Islander	2

White
252 (47.5 %)
Black
175 (33.0 %)
Two or More
49 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
35 (6.6 %)
Asian
17 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charleston 01
Phone:	(843)763-1510
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 77

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oakland Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	77
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oakland Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	248	46.8%
Male	282	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)