Serving 493 students in grades 4-6, Grove Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grove Upper Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Grove school district, encompassing approximately 188.4 square miles in and around Grove, OK. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grove Upper Elementary School's student population of 493 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Grove Upper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grove Upper Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#990 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
24%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
1%
8%
White
48%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grove Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Grove Upper Elementary School is ranked #990 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Grove Upper Elementary School?
493 students attend Grove Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Grove Upper Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grove Upper Elementary School?
Grove Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grove Upper Elementary School offer ?
Grove Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grove Upper Elementary School part of?
Grove Upper Elementary School is part of Grove School District.
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