Oak Grove Elementary School

479 Oak Drive
Lexington, SC 29073
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 704 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 704 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Oak Grove Elementary School's student population of 704 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
704 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Be Kind. Work Hard. Be Brave.

School Rankings

Oak Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Grove Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#591 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
38%
43%
51%
52%
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
17%
31%
White
53%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Grove Elementary School is ranked #591 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Oak Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadow Glen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?
704 students attend Oak Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Oak Grove Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oak Grove Elementary School offer ?
Oak Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oak Grove Elementary School part of?
Oak Grove Elementary School is part of Lexington 01 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 704 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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