OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

516 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Oakwood Elementary School is a public school located in Preston, Idaho, serving students in the Preston School District. As a primary education facility, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for children in the Preston community, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social development within a supportive small-town environment. The school is known for fostering a close-knit atmosphere typical of Idaho’s rural educational settings, prioritizing student growth and community involvement.

The school operates under the mission of the Preston School District to provide high-quality instruction while maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment. By offering a variety of classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities, Oakwood Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while encouraging a lifelong interest in learning. As a community-centered institution, it serves as a central hub for families in the 83263 area, reflecting the values and educational standards of Preston.

516

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	439
Hispanic	62
Black	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
439 (85.1%)
Hispanic
62 (12.0%)
Two or More
10 (1.9%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)852-2233
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* 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

Grade 3 165

Grade 4 176

Grade 5 175