Oakman Elementary School

Walker County
142 School Street
Oakman, AL 35579
356 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview

Oakman Elementary School is a mid-sized public educational campus located in Oakman, AL. Administered by Walker County, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 356 enrolled students across grades PK through 04.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 19.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 18.3:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 55.9% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 199 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 142 School Street in Oakman, AL 35579, Oakman Elementary School serves families zoned within the Walker County attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

356
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    306 (86.0%)
  • Two or More
    24 (6.7%)
  • Black
    20 (5.6%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: New
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Walker County
Phone: (205)622-3790
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 199
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 31
Kindergarten 70
Grade 1 76
Grade 2 54
Grade 3 64
Grade 4 61
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Parrish ElementaryMiddle School
Walker County
288 Students
95 Engle St
Parrish, AL 35580 (6.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th