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Oak Grove Elementary School

5027 Hwy 135 N
Paragould, AR 72450

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Tel: (870) 586-0439

www.paragould.k12.ar.us

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Oak Grove Elementary School serves 260 students in grades 2-4.

Oak Grove Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 2-4
Enrollment: 260 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Oak Grove Elementary School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 2-4

Total Students

260 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Oak Grove Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (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 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#627 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Oak Grove Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oak Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oak Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Oak Grove Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

14%

Black

20%

White

80%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Oak Grove Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.35

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Oak Grove Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oak Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

15%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oak Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Paragould School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Grove Elementary School's ranking?

Oak Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What schools are Oak Grove Elementary School often compared to?

Oak Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baldwin Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?

260 students attend Oak Grove Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of Oak Grove Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove Elementary School?

Oak Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Oak Grove Elementary School offer ?

Oak Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4

What school district is Oak Grove Elementary School part of?

Oak Grove Elementary School is part of Paragould School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 2-4
Enrollment: 260 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education