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Oakview Elementary School

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Oakview Elementary School ranks 320 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

320^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 79% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Oakview Elementary School in Saint Johns, MI, serves 313 students in Pre-K through 5th grade and is part of the highly-rated St. Johns Public Schools district. The school has earned a 4-star rating and ranks in the 79th percentile of Michigan elementary schools, showing a strong recovery from pandemic-era dips to become a solidly above-average performer.

What truly sets Oakview apart is its exceptional success with students from low-income backgrounds. Despite 37% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school ranks in the 91st percentile statewide for this group—a 5-star performance that outpaces most schools in the region. Oakview also excels with Hispanic students (87th percentile) and shows remarkable growth as students advance: English proficiency climbs from 39% in 3rd grade to 67% by 5th grade. In fact, Oakview's 5th graders outperform those at Herbison Woods Elementary in the neighboring, higher-ranked DeWitt Public Schools district. The school's 5th grade science proficiency (65%) also nearly doubles the state average, and its social studies scores are similarly impressive.

Oakview is the top-performing elementary in its district, surpassing Riley Elementary and Eureka School, while spending significantly less per student than Eureka ($13,986 vs. $18,299). Chronic absenteeism has plummeted from a pandemic high of 64.5% to just 18.5%—well below the state average. The school maintains a favorable 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. While early-grade math scores lag behind Riley's, Oakview's consistent upper-elementary excellence and efficient use of resources make it a compelling choice for families seeking strong academic outcomes, particularly for students in 4th and 5th grade.

313

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,986

Per pupil spending ?

37.1%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

1400 S Clinton Ave
Saint Johns, MI 48879-2350

(989) 227-4500

District: St. Johns Public Schools

Students who attend Oakview Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	St Johns Middle School
High:	St Johns High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.9%

Hispanic:

9.6%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 76th percentile in 2016 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (53% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Michigan elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg51%

Michigan avg38%

320^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the St. Johns Public Schools

125^th of 625St. Johns Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	76.2	320 of 1492	78.6%	★★★★☆
2025	80.4	271 of 1488	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	77.7	288 of 1486	80.6%	★★★★☆
2023	68.6	416 of 1470	71.7%	★★★★☆
2022	61.5	460 of 1344	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	37.4	715 of 1153	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	69.7	376 of 1408	73.3%	★★★★☆
2018	75.8	346 of 1448	76.1%	★★★★☆
2017	82.3	179 of 1466	87.8%	★★★★☆
2016	72.7	369 of 1548	76.2%	★★★★☆
2015	75.2	352 of 1580	77.7%	★★★★☆
2014	59.5	650 of 1533	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	55.0	748 of 1563	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.6	792 of 1566	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	56.5	868 of 1552	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.7	1027 of 1552	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	55.5	913 of 1589	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	58.3	816 of 1577	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	65.3	578 of 1565	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	65.3	569 of 1545	63.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	63.3	425 of 1343	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	72.4	305 of 1338	77.2%	★★★★☆
2024	70.1	316 of 1342	76.5%	★★★★☆
2023	59.6	464 of 1321	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.3	440 of 1106	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	25.8	708 of 902	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	63.2	391 of 1171	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.8	354 of 1443	75.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	78.5	29 of 225	87.1%	★★★★☆
2025	62.4	55 of 209	73.7%	★★★★☆
2024	83.5	19 of 201	90.5%	★★★★★
2023	79.9	21 of 188	88.8%	★★★★☆
2018	72.1	41 of 222	81.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	84.0	119 of 1352	91.2%	★★★★★
2025	85.8	91 of 1346	93.2%	★★★★★
2024	71.9	277 of 1381	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	68.6	310 of 1350	77.0%	★★★★☆
2022	53.3	466 of 1099	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	28.7	584 of 749	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	55.5	459 of 1134	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	75.4	236 of 1397	83.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	77.5	261 of 1372	81.0%	★★★★☆
2025	81.1	221 of 1366	83.8%	★★★★☆
2024	75.6	265 of 1347	80.3%	★★★★☆
2023	67.0	390 of 1334	70.8%	★★★★☆
2022	53.7	494 of 1139	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	32.4	645 of 915	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	66.8	347 of 1196	71.0%	★★★★☆
2018	73.4	353 of 1446	75.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	58.6	85 of 246	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.2	86 of 252	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.7	111 of 225	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	21.9	170 of 195	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	59.4	123 of 403	69.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	66.7	359 of 1199	70.1%	★★★★☆
2025	71.3	309 of 1206	74.4%	★★★★☆
2024	68.5	339 of 1204	71.8%	★★★★☆
2023	56.1	491 of 1198	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.3	539 of 1102	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	34.2	679 of 1005	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.6	335 of 1128	70.3%	★★★★☆
2018	68.5	365 of 1253	70.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)91st percentile+13 vs school

Hispanic (2026)87th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2026)81st percentile~ school

White (2026)70th percentile-8 vs school

Female (2026)68th percentile-10 vs school

Special Education (2026)65th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Science65%+25 vs state

English Language Arts56%+15 vs state

Math48%+10 vs state

Social Studies44%+17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)	PSAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)					M-Step Math (2026)					M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oakview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 S Clinton Ave	Saint Johns	48879	Clinton County	St. Johns Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 227-4500	313	21	15.2	37.1%	269 (85.9%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (9.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.9%)	76.2	320^th of 1492 public elementary schools	78.6%		80.4	271^st of 1488 public elementary schools	81.8%	49			39.4	60.7	67.0			41.3	52.7	49.1			65.1		44.3		$13,986	$906	$13,081
Gateway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	915 N Lansing St	Saint Johns	48879	Clinton County	St. Johns Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 227-4600	320	21	15.3	45.6%	259 (80.9%)	2 (0.6%)	43 (13.4%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)								(n/a)																	$13,285	$856	$12,429
Riley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5935 West Pratt Rd	Saint Johns	48879	Clinton County	St. Johns Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 227-5100	299	17	18.1	22.4%	250 (83.6%)	2 (0.7%)	26 (8.7%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.0%)	68.4	431^st of 1492 public elementary schools	71.1%		71.4	396^th of 1488 public elementary schools	73.4%	35			67.9	74.0	35.6			76.8	84.0	28.8			40.7		25.4		$13,250	$447	$12,803
Eureka School	Public	PK, KG-5	7500 N Welling Rd	Saint Johns	48879	Clinton County	St. Johns Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 227-4900	114	8	13.7	38.6%	96 (84.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (14.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.8	645^th of 1492 public elementary schools	56.8%		56	630^th of 1488 public elementary schools	57.7%	15			40.0	50.0	31.3			44.0	41.7	40.0			33.3		33.3		$18,299	$974	$17,326
Waldron Elementary and Middle School	Public, Magnet	K-8	11214 W Kent St	Fowler	48835	Clinton County	Fowler Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(989) 593-2160	262	18	14.4	18.3%	251 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91.8	106^th of 1492 public elementary schools	92.9%		91.5	100^th of 1488 public elementary schools	93.3%	6	82.1	71.4	56.0	76.0	83.3	80.8	83.3	56.0	88.0	54.2	57.7	54.2	58.3	64.3	66.7	89.3	$13,794	$319	$13,475
David Scott Elementary School	Public	2-3	804 Wilson St	Dewitt	48820	Clinton County	DeWitt Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 668-3400	473	28	16.8	13.1%	396 (83.7%)	4 (0.8%)	45 (9.5%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.1%)								(n/a)			57.5					67.8									$12,863	$436	$12,427
Leonard Elementary School	Public	K-2	732 Mabbit Rd	Ovid	48866	Clinton County	Ovid-Elsie Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 834-5029	284	15	19.2	58.1%	255 (89.8%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)								(n/a)																	$14,210	$1,494	$12,716
EE Knight Elementary School	Public	3-5	215 N Tyler Dr	Elsie	48831	Clinton County	Ovid-Elsie Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 862-5170	296	18	16.7	55.1%	282 (95.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	30.7	994^th of 1492 public elementary schools	33.4%		41.2	843^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	43.3%	151			22.0	41.5	22.4			29.0	36.8	15.8			30.3		18.4		$13,319	$493	$12,826
Herbison Woods Elementary School	Public	4-5	3147 W Herbison Rd	Dewitt	48820	Clinton County	DeWitt Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 668-3300	469	29	16.1	12.4%	397 (84.6%)	8 (1.7%)	37 (7.9%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.7%)	82.1	237^th of 1492 public elementary schools	84.1%		81.7	249^th of 1488 public elementary schools	83.3%	12				57.3	62.9				54.4	48.5			60.8		41.8		$13,667	$436	$13,231
Schavey Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1721 Schavey Rd	Dewitt	48820	Clinton County	DeWitt Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 668-3500	469	27	17.3	15.4%	379 (80.8%)	5 (1.1%)	49 (10.4%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.5%)								(n/a)																	$13,367	$627	$12,740

Frequently Asked Questions about Oakview Elementary School

What district is Oakview Elementary School in?

St. Johns Public Schools

How many students attend Oakview Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 313 students attended Oakview Elementary School.

Is Oakview Elementary School a good school?

Oakview Elementary School ranks 320^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Oakview Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Oakview Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : St Johns Middle School
High : St Johns High School

What is the racial makeup of Oakview Elementary School?

Students at Oakview Elementary School are 86% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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