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Oak Forest Elementary School

1831 Smallwood Street, Jackson, MS 39212, United States

+1 (601) 371-4330

http://oakforest.jpsms.org

1.7

Overall Rating

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Oak Forest Elementary School Overview

About This School

Oak Forest Elementary School is a public elementary in Jackson, Mississippi, serving 436 students in grades K-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 22% in ELA and 12% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1 with 23 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $53,698. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 56% male and 44% female. The demographic makeup is 97% Black and 2% Hispanic.

436

Total Students

K-5

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

23 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts22%

Mathematics12%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Hinds County

Students per Counselor

436:1

Oak Forest Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

22%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 30%State Avg: 40%

12%

Mathematics

City Avg: 26%State Avg: 45%

N/A

Science

Class Information

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 14.1:1

436

Students per Counselor

Oak Forest Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$53,698

City Avg: $52,332

State Avg: $50,897

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio18:1

Students per Counselor436:1

Oak Forest Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

55.73%

Male

44.27%

Female

Total Enrollment: 436 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White0.23%

Hispanic1.83%

Asian0%

Black97.48%

Two or More Races0.46%

Native American0%

Oak Forest Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Forest Elementary School

Q: What is Oak Forest Elementary School?

A: Oak Forest Elementary School is a elementary public located in Jackson.

Q: How many students attend Oak Forest Elementary School?

A: Oak Forest Elementary School has approximately 436 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Forest Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Oak Forest Elementary School is 18:1.

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Detailed Information about Oak Forest Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Oak Forest Elementary School - Jackson, MS

Quick Facts about Oak Forest Elementary School
School Name	Oak Forest Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	1831 Smallwood Street, Jackson, MS 39212, Jackson, MS
County	Hinds County
Phone	+1 (601) 371-4330
Total Students	436
Student-Teacher Ratio	18:1
Full-Time Teachers	23
Rating	1.7/10
ELA Proficiency	22%
Math Proficiency	12%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Forest Elementary School

What is Oak Forest Elementary School?

Oak Forest Elementary School is a elementary public located in Jackson.

How many students attend Oak Forest Elementary School?

Oak Forest Elementary School has approximately 436 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Forest Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Forest Elementary School is 18:1.

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