Serving 654 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J. W. Oakley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. W. Oakley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
J. W. Oakley Elementary School's student population of 654 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
654 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
J. W. Oakley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. W. Oakley Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6888 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Brawley Elementary School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. W. Oakley Elementary School's ranking?
J. W. Oakley Elementary School is ranked #6888 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are J. W. Oakley Elementary School often compared to?
J. W. Oakley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School, Myron D. Witter Elementary School, Ben Hulse Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend J. W. Oakley Elementary School?
654 students attend J. W. Oakley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of J. W. Oakley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. W. Oakley Elementary School?
J. W. Oakley Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does J. W. Oakley Elementary School offer ?
J. W. Oakley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is J. W. Oakley Elementary School part of?
J. W. Oakley Elementary School is part of Brawley Elementary School District.
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