Founded in 1925, Oakhurst Elementary is an academic institution that serves students in kindergarten through grade five. The school offers a variety of academic programs in mathematics, literature and science. It also provides instruction in music and art. Oakhurst Elementary has received the Magnet School of Distinction award by the Magnet Schools of America. The school operates a parent-teacher association that organizes a range of fundraising events. It maintains a media center and offers several online educational resources. Oakhurst Elementary provides accelerated reader and after-school programs. The school is governed by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, which administers several elementary, middle and high schools.