Oakridge Elementary

www.apsva.us/oakridge/site/default.asp

674 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oakridge Elementary School, located in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, is a vibrant public school serving a diverse student population within the Arlington Public Schools district. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating an inclusive, community-oriented learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded academic program that focuses on critical thinking, literacy, and social-emotional development, ensuring that students from various backgrounds are supported in their educational journey.

Beyond its core curriculum, Oakridge is notable for its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher association, which foster a collaborative atmosphere. The school utilizes its urban setting to provide enrichment opportunities and often integrates modern educational practices to engage its students. As part of the larger Arlington school system, Oakridge prioritizes preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a strong focus on both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded, responsible citizens.

674

Total Students

44.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	151
Black	139
Asian	62
Two or More	49
Pacific Islander	1

White
272 (40.4 %)
Hispanic
151 (22.4 %)
Black
139 (20.6 %)
Asian
62 (9.2 %)
Two or More
49 (7.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Arlington County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)228-5840
Website:	http://www.apsva.us/oakridge/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 36

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 105