Oak Grove Elementary School serves 305 students in grades 1-3.
Oak Grove Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Oak Grove Elementary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Grove Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Oak Grove Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 2092 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
7%
15%
White
84%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Grove Elementary School is ranked #82 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?
305 students attend Oak Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Oak Grove Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Grove Elementary School offer ?
Oak Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Oak Grove Elementary School part of?
Oak Grove Elementary School is part of Poplar Bluff R-I School District.
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