Serving 673 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Oak Forest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak Forest Elementary School's student population of 673 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
673 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Forest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Forest Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4122 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
12%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
82%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Forest Elementary School is ranked #4122 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Oak Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vidor Elementary School, China Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Oak Forest Elementary School?
673 students attend Oak Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Oak Forest Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Forest Elementary School?
Oak Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oak Forest Elementary School offer ?
Oak Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Oak Forest Elementary School part of?
Oak Forest Elementary School is part of Vidor Independent School District.
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