Oak Forest Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jackson, Mississippi 39212 · Jackson Public Schools
#418 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi
#50019 of 50,301 nationally
About Oak Forest Elementary School
Oak Forest Elementary School is a public elementary located in Jackson, in the Jackson Public Schools school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 436 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 7.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 418th of 427 ranked elementary schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is students per teacher (17th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 436.
There are 42 schools in Jackson; Oak Forest Elementary School ranks 35th of 40 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)20%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Oak Forest Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 20%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Oak Forest Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Forest Hill High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,139 students · 2.1 km away
Bates Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students · 2.4 km away
Cardozo Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students · 2.4 km away
Wilkins Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students · 2.8 km away
Peeples Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students · 3.1 km away
Key Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students · 3.1 km away
Reimagine Prep
Jackson · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
457 students · 3.5 km away
Shirley Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
· 3.7 km away
Van Winkle Elementary School
Jackson · Public other · Grades PK–PK
275 students · 4.4 km away
Clausell Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
231 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
West Marion Primary School
Foxworth · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
435 students
Wilkins Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
East Webster Elementary School
Mathiston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
Spann Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
Poplarville Upper Elementary
Poplarville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
432 students
Philadelphia Elementary School
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
430 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Oak Forest Elementary School a good school?
Oak Forest Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 7.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #418 of 427 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Oak Forest Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Oak Forest Elementary School ranks #418 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi and #50019 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Oak Forest Elementary School?
Oak Forest Elementary School had 436 students in 2025.
Is Oak Forest Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Oak Forest Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Oak Forest Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Oak Forest Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.