Oakland Elementary

oes.ccpsd.k12.va.us

196 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oakland Elementary School, located on Pipers Gap Road in Galax, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment for primary-aged students. As part of the local educational framework, it emphasizes core academic instruction while fostering the social and emotional development of its student body during their formative years.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the surrounding Galax community, functioning as both an academic hub and a local landmark. By prioritizing personalized attention and a community-oriented atmosphere, Oakland Elementary strives to prepare its students for their future transitions into middle school. It remains a key educational pillar for families in the region, focusing on creating a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment.

196

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	37
Black	3
Two or More	8

White
148 (75.5%)
Hispanic
37 (18.9%)
Two or More
8 (4.1%)
Black
3 (1.5%)

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:	Carroll County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)236-3049
Website:	http://oes.ccpsd.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
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 15

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 34