Oakland Elementary

469 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oakland Elementary School, located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, Virginia, is a key educational institution serving the local community within the Suffolk Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student growth through a variety of classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities. As a neighborhood elementary school, it serves as a central hub for families in the area, focusing on building strong relationships between students, parents, and dedicated faculty members.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Oakland Elementary places a strong emphasis on the social and emotional development of its students. The school actively promotes a culture of inclusivity and community engagement, often incorporating programs that encourage character development and school spirit. By prioritizing both educational excellence and a nurturing atmosphere, Oakland Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school and beyond, ensuring they are well-rounded, confident members of the Suffolk community.

469

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	40
Black	243
Asian	2
Two or More	31
American Indian	4

Black
243 (51.8 %)
White
149 (31.8 %)
Hispanic
40 (8.5 %)
Two or More
31 (6.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
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:	Suffolk City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)923-5248
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
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 42

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oakland Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oakland Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	227	48.4%
Male	242	51.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th