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Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary

8755 Fontaine St., Oakland, CA, 94605

About Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary

Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary School is located at 2767 85th Avenue in the Elmhurst area of Oakland, California. The school serves grades K–5 and operates as a public charter school. Enrollment is about 249 students, and the student–teacher ratio is approximately 21:1. Based on the most recent state test results, math proficiency is around 27%, and reading proficiency is about 22%. The gender mix is roughly 53% male and 47% female. Daily learning at the school prioritizes interdisciplinary tasks that integrate core subjects with real-world problem solving to build critical thinking. Homes in the surrounding area typically range from $550,000 to $780,000, which many families perceive as a reasonably affordable entry point into East Oakland life near community resources. Parents often share that teachers challenge students thoughtfully, explain expectations clearly, and celebrate individual progress. With continued attention toward expanding student independence and academic achievement, Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary School is striving to become one of the best elementary schools in California.

Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary Contact Information

Address

8755 Fontaine St., Oakland, CA, 94605

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Phone

(510) 879-2169

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 22% in Reading.
12
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
249
Total Students
$107485
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3626 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary

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
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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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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 4.82%
Asian 1.2%
Hispanic 32.13%
Black 41.77%
Two+ Races 17.67%
Native Am. 0.4%
White
4.82%
Asian
1.2%
Hispanic
32.13%
Black
41.77%
Two+ Races
17.67%
Native Am.
0.4%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 249
46.99%
117 Female
53.01%
132 Male

Student Population

249 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

249 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary announced plans for new playground construction in December 2025. The project is a collaboration with Eat. Learn. Play, and KABOOM!, with students participating in design workshops to contribute ideas for the play space. The initiative incorporates student input into campus improvements intended to support recreation and daily school use.

FAQ

Q1. How does Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary keep families informed?

Ans. Families receive information through district emails, automated phone messages, and official school updates.

Q2. Who manages leadership responsibilities at the school?

Ans. Leadership responsibilities are managed by site administrators working within district policies.

Q3. How are learning resources selected for classrooms?

Ans. Learning resources are selected from district approved materials aligned with instructional goals.

Q4. How does the school address student safety during the day?

Ans. Student safety is addressed through district safety procedures and staff supervision.

Q5. How do parents stay connected with teachers?

Ans. Parents stay connected through conferences and regular communication.

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

WR

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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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