Oakleaf Village Elementary School

Oakleaf Village Elementary School is a large public school in Orange Park, FL, serving over 1,000 students from Pre-K through 6th grade as part of the highly-rated Clay County School District. The school has a history of solid performance, recently settling into a consistent 3-star rating, and stands out for its exceptional 3rd-grade math program, where 78% of students were proficient—the highest rate among nearby Clay County elementary schools, including the higher-ranked Discovery Oaks Elementary (77%). This strong start in early grades is a key strength, but parents should be aware of a noticeable "4th-grade dip," where proficiency rates drop sharply, particularly in math (from 78% to 50%) and ELA (from 67% to 59%), a pattern more pronounced here than at nearby schools.

Compared to its neighbors, Oakleaf Village offers a stable academic environment in a cluster of Clay County schools near the Duval County line. While schools like Plantation Oaks Elementary have dropped to a 2-star rating, Oakleaf Village has maintained its 3-star status for three years. The school also benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1 and a chronic absenteeism rate of 20.7%, which is significantly lower than nearby Duval County schools like Chimney Lakes Elementary (39.8%) and Enterprise Learning Academy (40%), indicating strong student engagement and family involvement. However, the school serves a moderately diverse population, with 57% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, a figure that has risen in recent years.

An interesting finding is that Oakleaf Village spends $10,212 per student, more than the higher-performing Discovery Oaks ($8,717) but less than the lower-performing Ridgeview Elementary ($13,418), suggesting that spending alone doesn't drive results. The school shows a pattern of strength in "bookend" grades, with 6th-grade math proficiency reaching 75% in a recent year, indicating it successfully prepares students for middle school despite a mid-elementary slump. For parents, this means Oakleaf Village provides a strong foundation in early math and a supportive environment with low absenteeism, but the 4th-grade dip is a critical area to monitor and discuss with teachers to ensure your child stays on track.