Oak Grove Elementary School
Oak Grove Elementary School serves 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Oak Grove Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Oak Grove Elementary School's student population of 419 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 419 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Oak Grove Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Oak Grove Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #558 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 83% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 80% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 7% | 7% |
Hispanic | 9% | 16% |
Black | 8% | 22% |
White | 70% | 49% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 6% | 6% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 38% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Roanoke County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oak Grove Elementary School is Hidden Valley High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hidden Valley Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Roanoke Hidden Valley Middle School Math: 79% | Reading: 88%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 599 students10
0.5 miles
4902 Hidden Valley School Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7570 0.5 6-8 599 - Salem Governor's Stem Academy At The Burton Center For Arts And Te Vocational School
Magnet School
1.9 miles
1760 Roanoke Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 562-3900 1.9 n/a n/a - Salem Burton Center For Arts And Technology Vocational School
Magnet School
2.0 miles
1760 Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 857-5000 2 n/a n/a - Roanoke Hidden Valley High School Math: 93% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 882 students10
2.0 miles
5000 Titan Trail
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 776-7320 2 9-12 882 - Roanoke Cave Spring Middle School Math: 75% | Reading: 90%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 764 students10
2.1 miles
4880 Brambleton Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 772-7560 2.1 6-8 764
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