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Oakview Elementary

11500 HOLLY SPRINGS NEW HILL R, APEX, NC 27539

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 30 of 246 in North Carolina

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About Oakview Elementary

Oakview Elementary School is situated in Apex, North Carolina. Oakview educates children in Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade, enrolling approximately 975 students with a student to teacher ratio of about 15 : 1. Academic performance is strong; about 73% of students are proficient in math and 69% are proficient in reading, which ranks in the top 20% of elementary schools in North Carolina. Oakview opened a new, modern building for the 2016-17 school year, has specialized space for the arts, and a learning commons. Oakview is focused on providing a safe, inclusive, and innovative environment for all students.Oakview Elementary is ranked 215th in North Carolina Elementary Schools.

Oakview Elementary Contact Information

Address

11500 HOLLY SPRINGS NEW HILL R, APEX, NC 27539

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Phone

(919) 694-8885

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 73%
Reading 69%
State average proficiency is 73% in Math and 69% in Reading.
66
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
975
Total Students
$50804
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 30 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Oakview 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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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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

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15 am - 3:45 pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 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 68.4%
Asian 9.7%
Hispanic 9.5%
Black 7.1%
Two+ Races 5.1%
Native Am. 1%
White
68.4%
Asian
9.7%
Hispanic
9.5%
Black
7.1%
Two+ Races
5.1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 975
53.2%
519 Female
46.8%
456 Male

Student Population

975 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

785 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

On October 24, 2025, Olympic gold-medalist Jenoah McKiver spoke to students about discipline, perseverance, and chasing after dreams.

There are capacity pressures at the school; the Wake County Public School System has proposed reassigning students from Oakview (and other schools) to relieve overcrowding.

FAQ

Q1. How do you assist children with special needs?

Ans. We create individual learning plans and welcoming classrooms so all students can reach their goals.

Q2. What safety steps do you take?

Ans. To keep students safe, we have secure entrances and verify student IDs during check-in. We also practice safety drills.

Q3. How do you include parents?

Ans. Our PTA and volunteer programs help build strong connections between the school and families.

Q4. Do you use tech to help students learn?

Ans. Yes, each grade uses Chromebooks and online tools to make learning interactive and useful.

Q5. Does Oakview Elementary offer transportation?

Ans. Yes, we have a bus for students who live in the District's assigned neighborhood areas.

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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