Oakbrook Elementary

649 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oakbrook Elementary School, located in Ladson, South Carolina, serves as a core educational institution within the Dorchester School District Two. The school is situated in a growing suburban area and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It draws from a diverse local community, striving to prepare students for success by utilizing modern curriculum standards and encouraging parental involvement in the educational process.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on building strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while providing various extracurricular opportunities to help students explore their interests. As part of a larger district known for its academic performance, Oakbrook Elementary places a significant emphasis on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where faculty and staff work collaboratively to meet the individual needs of each student, ensuring they are well-prepared for their eventual transition to middle school.

649

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakbrook Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	90
Black	291
Asian	12
Two or More	54
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
291 (44.8%)
White
199 (30.7%)
Hispanic
90 (13.9%)
Two or More
54 (8.3%)
Asian
12 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dorchester 02
Phone:	(843)821-1165
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
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

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 101