Oakland Education Center

Oakland Education Center is one of the medium-sized K-5 schools in Mount Vernon, Illinois, overseen by Franklin-Jefferson Co Sp Ed Dist, with students from the surrounding community on its rolls from grade M.

Operationally, Oakland Education Center answers to Franklin-Jefferson Co Sp Ed Dist, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Oakland Education Center reports 4 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Jefferson County) shows that median household earnings sit near $63,118, about 18% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Across Jefferson County's 31 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,314 students), Oakland Education Center is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr, around 0.4 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a town-center setting.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Oakland Education Center community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.