Oakwood Elementary School

www.peoriaunified.org/oakwood

937 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Oakwood Elementary School, located at 12900 N 71st Ave in Peoria, Arizona, is part of the Peoria Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of the neighborhood, Oakwood is committed to preparing its students for future success by providing a balanced curriculum that aligns with state standards while encouraging student engagement through various classroom and extracurricular activities.

The school is known for its dedication to building a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider community. With a focus on inclusive learning, Oakwood Elementary utilizes a range of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By promoting core values such as respect, responsibility, and perseverance, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel safe, challenged, and motivated to achieve their full potential.

937

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	527
Hispanic	289
Black	31
Asian	37
Two or More	48
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
527 (56.2%)
Hispanic
289 (30.8%)
Two or More
48 (5.1%)
Asian
37 (3.9%)
Black
31 (3.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Peoria Unified School District (4237)
Phone:	(623)412-4725
Website:	http://www.peoriaunified.org/oakwood
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	937
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 97

Grade 7 117

Grade 8 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oakwood Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	105
Grade 1	102
Grade 2	109
Grade 3	103
Grade 4	115
Grade 5	95
Grade 6	97
Grade 7	117
Grade 8	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oakwood Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	487	52%
Male	450	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)