Dogwood Hill Elementary School

www.oaklandschoolsnj.org

234 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dogwood Hill Elementary School is a highly-rated public school located in Oakland, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Oakland Public School District, the school is well-regarded for its focus on academic excellence, character development, and a supportive learning environment. The curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being, with dedicated faculty members who prioritize student engagement and personalized instruction.

The school is known for its strong sense of community, bolstered by active parental involvement and a variety of extracurricular opportunities that cater to diverse student interests. Situated in a suburban setting, Dogwood Hill benefits from a safe and welcoming atmosphere, emphasizing collaboration and inclusivity. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

234

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dogwood Hill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	57
Black	1
Asian	7
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
158 (67.5%)
Hispanic
57 (24.4%)
Two or More
9 (3.8%)
Asian
7 (3.0%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Oakland Public School District
Phone:	(201)337-5822
Website:	http://www.oaklandschoolsnj.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 42

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 54