Oakland Elementary School

Oakland Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
505-A Arlington Dr,  Charleston, SC
Charleston County School District
3.9
549 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
59%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
547:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
47.5%
Black
33%
Two or more races
9.2%
Hispanic
6.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 18 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/29/2025
We absolutely love Oakland! We have been lucky enough to start from the CD program with our daughter, who is now entering 3rd grade. And our son started in 1st grade, and will now be entering 5th grade. The teachers are fabulous and provide quality education in a safe and fun environment. Our kids c...
5.0 parent
4/27/2025
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the teachers and staff at Oakland when we began the CD program several years ago. Every teacher we have had has exceeded our expectations. My child feels cared for and loves going to school each day.
5.0 parent
4/25/2025
My child has attended Oakland from CD/pre-K) Covid hit and Oakland continued to pull through and strong from every angle for our babies. I would parallel Oakland right next to a private or charter school and also enjoy time spent with my daughter’s classmates from field trips to PTO.
5.0 parent
4/25/2025
Great neighborhood school! I wish people in West Ashley would stop glamorizing these CCSD "choice" schools (honestly, just because a school is part of a choice lottery doesn't mean it's higher quality --some are, most aren't) and get back to the zoned schools. It'd be so nice if children of the same...

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Oakland Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Charleston, SC and is served by the Charleston County School District in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 549 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Oakland Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $490,727. Discover additional schools in the area, like Evangel Christian School, Orange Grove Charter School (Middle School Campus), C.E. Williams Middle School North Campus, and more. Learn more about what Charleston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oakland Elementary School.

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