Oaklawn Elementary is situated at 3220 Hardeman Street in the Echo Heights area. It serves 368 students in grades PK through 5 and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 18:1. Assessment metrics indicate a math proficiency of 12% and a reading proficiency of 25%. The gender mix consists of 49% female and 51% male students. The school is a welcoming and helpful place where every child is pushed to do well. Teachers try to make the classroom a place where both social and academic growth are important. The school environment is meant to encourage students to be responsible and respectful of each other. The school has a special literacy program that teaches kids how to be aware of sounds and how to read well. Students take character education classes that teach them about honesty and being a good citizen in their own community. Enrichment blocks let students do hands-on projects in environmental science and local history that help them learn more in the classroom. Wellness coaching is combined with physical education programs to help every young learner grow in all areas. The price of property in the area is usually between $180,000 and $295,000. Family feedback shows that people are very happy with the regular updates about school events and student progress. Oaklawn wants to be one of the best elementary schools in Texas.