Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Oak Forest Elementary School's student population of 418 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Oak Forest Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Forest Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#479 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
81%
21%
White
3%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Forest Elementary School is ranked #479 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Oak Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School, Germanshire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Oak Forest Elementary School?
418 students attend Oak Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Oak Forest Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Forest Elementary School?
Oak Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oak Forest Elementary School offer ?
Oak Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Forest Elementary School part of?
Oak Forest Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
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