Oak Grove Elementary School
Tel:
(816) 671-4290
Oak Grove Elementary School serves 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Oak Grove Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Oak Grove Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Oak Grove Elementary School's student population of 617 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 617 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oak Grove Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (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 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #347 out of 2085 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | 5% | 16% |
| White | 73% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Joseph School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Oak Grove Elementary School is Buchanan Co. Academy (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Joseph Buchanan Co. Academy Grades: K-12
1.7 miles
4720 Green Acres
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320 1.7 K-12 n/a - Saint Joseph Coleman Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 425 students
2.3 miles
3312 Beck Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4100 2.3 PK-6 425 - Saint Joseph Alt. Resource Center Grades: K-12
2.7 miles
3510 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320 2.7 K-12 n/a - Saint Joseph Pershing Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 319 students
2.7 miles
2610 Blackwell Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4320 2.7 K-6 319 - Saint Joseph Field Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 344 students
2.9 miles
2602 Gene Field
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4130 2.9 K-6 344
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