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Oakwood Elementary School

12900 N 71ST AVE PEORIA AZ 85381

Top 10% School in Arizona

Ranked 49 of 246 in Arizona

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About Oakwood Elementary School

Oakwood Elementary, situated in Peoria, Arizona, excels by prioritizing academic rigor and upholding community values. Oakwood is part of the highly respected Peoria Unified School District, earning a national designation as a Blue Ribbon School in 2017 for its performance and progressive results in closing achievement gaps for students. As of 2021, 55% of the students at Oakwood are at or above grade level in math, indicating reliable academic measures and the school's teachers support assuring academic success for all students.

Parents also tout a welcoming atmosphere for families, a school culture of open communication, and a focus on student growth. The average home rent in Peoria is around $1,800 a month. Families will thrive in Peoria and the surrounding communities because of the quality education at Oakwood Elementary. Most rating agencies have certified Oakwood as one of the best elementary schools in Arizona.

Oakwood Elementary School Contact Information

Address

12900 N 71ST AVE PEORIA AZ 85381

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Phone

(623) 412-4725

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 60%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 60% in Reading.
45
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
926
Total Students
$58921
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 49 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Oakwood Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 56.8%
Asian 3.1%
Hispanic 30.8%
Black 3.7%
Two+ Races 5%
Native Am. 1%
White
56.8%
Asian
3.1%
Hispanic
30.8%
Black
3.7%
Two+ Races
5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 926
50.6%
469 Female
49.4%
457 Male

Student Population

926 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Oakwood adopted a new wireless device policy and prepared for a revised 2025–26 calendar with a new fall break.

FAQ

Q: Do students have the ability to participate in Oakwood Elementary School's gifted program?

A: Yes, Oakwood Elementary School offers a gifted program for students to engage at an above-grade level.

Q: What is the school's policy on homework at Oakwood Elementary School?

A: The school provides homework assignments to support students with repetition and to develop good study habits.

Q: Are there any music programs at Oakwood Elementary School?

A: Yes, Oakwood Elementary School provides music education as a part of its curriculum.

Q: How does Oakwood Elementary School support students with disabilities?

A: Oakwood Elementary School provides students with disabilities required support services and accommodations when necessary.

Q: Does Oakwood Elementary School have a school counselor?

A: Yes, Oakwood Elementary School does employ a school counselor to support students' emotional and social well-being.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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