Oakley Elementary School

Oakley Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Oakley, Idaho, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 185 students. The school is part of the Cassia County Joint District, which is ranked 57 out of 96 districts in Idaho and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Oakley Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Idaho, with a statewide ranking between 59 and 85 out of 252-337 schools in the past 5 years. The school's performance on ISAT (Idaho Standards Achievement Test) is significantly higher than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in 4th and 6th grade math. However, the school has experienced a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 6.5% to 17.1% in the past few years, which is higher than the typical range for elementary schools. Additionally, Oakley Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.19% to 45.95% in the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Compared to the nearby John V Evans Elementary and Mountain View Elementary schools, Oakley Elementary School significantly outperforms them in academic performance, with much higher proficiency rates in ISAT Math and English Language Arts across all grade levels. The nearby schools also have higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15% to 15%, compared to Oakley Elementary School's 6.5% to 17.1%. Despite these challenges, Oakley Elementary School has maintained a consistent high performance, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past 10 years, indicating a stable and effective educational environment.