Oakwood School

5815 S HIGHLAND DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84121

oakwoodowls.weebly.com/

349 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Oakwood School, located on Highland Drive in Salt Lake City, is a public elementary school serving students in the Granite School District. As indicated by their mascot, the "Oakwood Owls," the school fosters a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character traits among its student body. The school is known for its commitment to supporting a diverse population of learners through structured curriculum and meaningful extracurricular engagement.

The school maintains an active digital presence via their website, which serves as a central hub for families to access essential resources, including school calendars, lunch menus, and information regarding district policies. By prioritizing open communication between staff and parents, Oakwood School strives to create a collaborative atmosphere that helps students thrive throughout their foundational elementary years.

349

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakwood School
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	34
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	5

White
290 (83.1 %)
Hispanic
34 (9.7 %)
Two or More
12 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.4 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)

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:	Granite District
Phone:	(385)646-4942
Website:	http://oakwoodowls.weebly.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 34

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 45