Oakland Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Students: 469
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 13:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 418:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
5505 Godwin Boulevard
Suffolk, VA 23434
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5248
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
9/10
7/10
9/10
NA
College ReadinessNA
Student GrowthRead what parents are saying about Oakland Elementary School
Leadership is lacking. Horrible school. If you can send your child to a different school. Staff love to gossip and treat certain demographics differently (the demographic with the least representation).....
Posted by a parent on 1/22/2026We cannot say enough wonderful things about this school. For the first time, we truly feel like part of a team when it comes to supporting our child’s 504 plan. The level of professionalism, genuine kindness, and care we’ve experienced here is unlike anything we’ve encountered before. Every single s
Posted by a parent on 6/3/2025Minimal communication with parents from office staff. Teachers have been great, but when there is s code yellow at school parents should be made aware the nature of the situation so that they may judge with parental right if the school is indeed safe to return.
Posted by a community member on 3/2/2018Wonderful school with great teachers. The entire staff is fantastic!
Posted by a parent on 11/11/2017The Oakland elementary School is a wonderful school to send your child. It has a five star rating for higher education. The staff seem to be hard but it is for the students good, self discipline and encouragement. I like was when the kids are on the playground enjoying each others break time. they m
Posted by a community member on 4/2/2014