Oak Lane Elementary

Summary:

Oak Lane Elementary is a public elementary school in Hurdle Mills, North Carolina, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Person County Schools district. The school has seen a gradual decrease in racial diversity, with a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, but it consistently outperforms the district and state in academic performance.

Oak Lane Elementary is a standout school, ranking in the top 25% of North Carolina elementary schools. Its students excel in mathematics and science, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th-graders scoring significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a strong gifted and talented program, ranking 14th out of 500 North Carolina elementary schools in this category. Additionally, Oak Lane maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic success.

While Oak Lane Elementary outperforms most nearby schools in the Person County Schools district, it is worth noting that Hillsborough Elementary, a school in the neighboring Orange County Schools district, consistently ranks higher in statewide rankings and academic performance. This suggests that while Oak Lane is a strong performer within its own district, there are other high-performing schools in the region that may provide valuable insights or best practices. Overall, Oak Lane Elementary is a school that is effectively supporting its students and addressing their needs, despite the challenges of a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2076 Jim Morton Rd
       Hurdle Mills, NC  27541


(336) 364-2204

District: Person County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
373rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,257 Help


Students who attend Oak Lane Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Southern Middle
High:    Person High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  223

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.6%
African American:
13.9%
Hispanic:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oak Lane Elementary ranks better than 75.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Person County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.6%), African American (13.9%), Hispanic (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oak Lane Elementary is 15.8. 4 elementary schools in the Person County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Lane Elementary is $10,257. 5 elementary schools in the Person County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oak Lane Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Lane Elementary 373rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Oak Lane Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Person County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Person County Schools 101st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oak Lane Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Oak Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.65 296th 1276 76.8%
2007 68.82 373rd 1293 71.2%
2008 75.82 260th 1324 80.4%
2009 70.14 390th 1354 71.2%
2010 73.22 327th 1363 76.0%
2011 70.91 384th 1381 72.2%
2012 65.83 481st 1388 65.3%
2013 79.42 235th 1403 83.3%
2014 70.96 372nd 1390 73.2%
2015 67.56 459th 1440 68.1%
2016 69.53 405th 1425 71.6%
2017 80.82 210th 1429 85.3%
2018 79.05 238th 1434 83.4%
2019 57.41 632nd 1473 57.1%
2021 78.98 258th 1489 82.7%
2022 77.86 276th 1514 81.8%
2023 69.89 411th 1502 72.6%
2024 71.86 373rd 1505 75.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oak Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.19 742nd 1329 44.2%
2023 60.46 487th 1437 66.1%
2024 60.57 491st 1450 66.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Oak Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.81 94th 1405 93.3%
2019 72.91 334th 1424 76.5%
2021 71.58 338th 1440 76.5%
2022 65.41 452nd 1458 69.0%
2023 60.27 555th 1459 62.0%
2024 64.09 471st 1455 67.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Oak Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.91 67th 612 89.1%
2022 70.21 14th 500 97.2%
2024 48.59 488th 669 27.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Oak Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.73 571st 1413 59.6%
2019 35.12 1021st 1430 28.6%
2021 82.42 203rd 1444 85.9%
2022 83.11 187th 1464 87.2%
2023 76.10 281st 1461 80.8%
2024 73.37 331st 1464 77.4%
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Rank History for White students at Oak Lane Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.38 284th 1178 75.9%
2019 53.60 556th 1183 53.0%
2021 86.06 110th 1172 90.6%
2022 74.99 257th 1194 78.5%
2023 63.34 413th 1183 65.1%
2024 64.84 380th 1166 67.4%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Oak Lane Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 210 69 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1989 215 69 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1990 223 73 0 5 0 n/a n/a 1 302
1991 220 60 0 7 0 n/a n/a 8 295
1992 230 61 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1993 237 74 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1994 223 61 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1995 182 55 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1996 182 55 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1997 184 71 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1998 180 68 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 265
1999 183 53 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 245
2000 198 60 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 272
2001 196 58 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 267
2002 186 57 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 260
2003 186 57 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 260
2004 196 63 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2005 178 62 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 256
2006 177 57 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 253
2007 181 62 0 21 1 n/a n/a 5 270
2008 180 58 0 20 1 n/a n/a 6 265
2009 189 70 1 17 1 n/a n/a 0 278
2010 163 64 1 13 2 n/a n/a 0 243
2011 169 57 0 11 1 0 7 0 245
2012 189 62 0 21 3 0 12 0 287
2013 172 52 0 25 3 0 9 0 261
2014 174 49 0 25 2 0 10 0 260
2015 156 39 0 21 3 0 13 0 232
2016 154 50 0 27 2 0 9 0 242
2017 155 51 0 22 1 0 14 0 243
2018 155 50 0 20 1 0 16 0 242
2019 162 43 0 15 1 0 17 0 238
2020 169 33 0 20 1 0 18 0 241
2021 168 27 0 17 0 0 14 0 226
2022 161 27 0 20 0 0 15 0 223
2023 152 31 0 23 0 0 15 0 221
2024 153 31 0 23 0 0 16 0 223

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oak Lane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 285 16.0 17.8 31.6
1989 291 17.0 17.1 38.5
1990 302 17.0 17.7 43
1991 295 17.0 17.3 44.1
1992 305 17.0 17.9 18
1993 319 17.0 18.8 22.6
1994 292 17.0 17.2 23.3
1995 252 15.0 16.8 22.6
1996 252 15.0 16.8 22.6
1997 275 16.0 17.2 20.4
1998 265 26.0 10.2 24.2
1999 245 26.0 9.4 39.6
2000 272 26.0 10.5 29.8
2001 267 26.0 10.3 27
2002 260 22.0 11.8 35
2003 260 22.0 11.8 35
2004 275 22.0 12.5 37.8
2005 256 22.0 11.6 35.9
2006 253 22.0 11.5 39.9
2007 270 n/a n/a 38.9
2008 265 18.4 14.4 41.3
2009 278 17.3 16.1 36.7
2010 243 17.4 13.9 43.2
2011 245 16.4 14.9 45.3
2012 287 17.1 16.7 46.3
2013 261 16.4 15.8 42.9
2014 260 16.5 15.7 41.5
2015 232 14.0 16.5 98.7
2016 242 15.0 16.1 98.8
2017 243 15.2 15.9 98.4
2018 242 15.1 15.9 98.3
2019 238 14.5 16.3 98.7
2020 241 14.4 16.7 98.8
2021 226 14.3 15.7 98.7
2022 223 15.5 14.3 98.7
2023 221 14.6 15.0 98.6
2024 223 14.1 15.8 98.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oak Lane Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 285 16.0 17.8 31.6
1989 291 17.0 17.1 38.5
1990 302 17.0 17.7 43
1991 295 17.0 17.3 44.1
1992 305 17.0 17.9 18
1993 319 17.0 18.8 22.6
1994 292 17.0 17.2 23.3
1995 252 15.0 16.8 22.6
1996 252 15.0 16.8 22.6
1997 275 16.0 17.2 20.4
1998 265 26.0 10.2 24.2
1999 245 26.0 9.4 39.6
2000 272 26.0 10.5 29.8
2001 267 26.0 10.3 27
2002 260 22.0 11.8 35
2003 260 22.0 11.8 35
2004 275 22.0 12.5 37.8
2005 256 22.0 11.6 35.9
2006 253 22.0 11.5 39.9
2007 270 n/a n/a 38.9
2008 265 18.4 14.4 41.3
2009 278 17.3 16.1 36.7
2010 243 17.4 13.9 43.2
2011 245 16.4 14.9 45.3
2012 287 17.1 16.7 46.3
2013 261 16.4 15.8 42.9
2014 260 16.5 15.7 41.5
2015 232 14.0 16.5 98.7
2016 242 15.0 16.1 98.8
2017 243 15.2 15.9 98.4
2018 242 15.1 15.9 98.3
2019 238 14.5 16.3 98.7
2020 241 14.4 16.7 98.8
2021 226 14.3 15.7 98.7
2022 223 15.5 14.3 98.7
2023 221 14.6 15.0 98.6
2024 223 14.1 15.8 98.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oak Lane Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,033 (10.1%) $9,224 (89.9%) $10,257

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Lane Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 632nd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 411th of 1502 Elementary schools
 15.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oak Lane Elementary)6983.8
 14.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Person County Schools)60.465.1
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Oak Lane Elementary)47.664.9
 17.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Person County Schools)49.245.8
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oak Lane Elementary)58.380
 21.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Person County Schools)58.758.2
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Oak Lane Elementary)63.970
 6.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Person County Schools)50.451.5
 1.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oak Lane Elementary)57.655.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Person County Schools)67.359.7
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Oak Lane Elementary)63.641.9
 21.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Person County Schools)58.945.2
 13.7%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Oak Lane Elementary)78.865.1
 13.7%
   5th Grade Science (Person County Schools)8169.8
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students238221
 7.1%
African American4331
 27.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1523
 53.3%
Pacific Islander00
White162152
 6.2%
Two or More Races1715
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.7%98.6%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Lane Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 223 students attended Oak Lane Elementary.

Oak Lane Elementary ranks 373rd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Oak Lane Elementary are 69% White, 14% African American, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Oak Lane Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southern Middle
High : Person High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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