Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Grove Primary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Grove Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Oak Grove Primary School's student population of 620 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Grove Primary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Grove Primary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#28 out of 1237 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
10%
42%
White
73%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Grove Primary School's ranking?
Oak Grove Primary School is ranked #28 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Oak Grove Primary School often compared to?
Oak Grove Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairieville Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove Primary School?
620 students attend Oak Grove Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Oak Grove Primary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove Primary School?
Oak Grove Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Grove Primary School offer ?
Oak Grove Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oak Grove Primary School part of?
Oak Grove Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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