School Background
Oakridge Elementary is located in the east area of Granite School District. It was built in 1962 to serve the students east of Wasatch Boulevard in the Olympus Cove area. The school has 21 teaching stations. Oakridge has a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) initiatives and currently has a visual arts specialist. A visual arts specialist integrates the arts into core curriculum. The philosophy at Oakridge is to provide a well-rounded, enriched curriculum to help students reach their highest potential. Oakridge test scores are among the highest in the state of Utah and across the nation.
Enrollment
Oakridge Elementary serves approximately 250 students from kindergarten through fifth grade.
Computers and Technology
Oakridge classrooms all have their own Chromebook carts providing one-to-one devices for each student. Technology equipment, coding robots, and various STEAM equipment is available to teachers. All classrooms have interactive Boxlight boards to engage students in their learning.
Student Promotion
Students promoted from Oakridge attend Churchill Junior High and Skyline High School.