Oakwood Elementary School serves 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oakwood Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oakwood Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Oakwood Elementary School?
476 students attend Oakwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Oakwood Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakwood Elementary School?
Oakwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oakwood Elementary School offer ?
Oakwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakwood Elementary School part of?
Oakwood Elementary School is part of Portland School District.
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