Oak Grove Elementary School
Tel:
(870)586-0439
- Oak Grove Elementary School serves 251 students in grades 2-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- Oak Grove Elementary School's student population of 251 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-4 |
| Total Students | 251 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Oak Grove Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Oak Grove Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #587 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 |
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| Hispanic | 6% | 13% |
| Black | 4% | 21% |
| White | 87% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paragould School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Oak Grove Elementary School is Paragould High School (3.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Paragould Junior High School (3.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Oak Grove Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Paragould Oak Grove Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 477 students
0.0 miles
5097 Hwy 135 N
Paragould, AR 72450
(870)586-0483 0.0 5-6 477 - Paragould Paragould Primary School Grades: PK-1 | 676 students
2.7 miles
1510 Country Club Rd
Paragould, AR 72450
(870)236-5811 2.7 PK-1 676 - Paragould Paragould High School Grades: 9-12 | 888 students
3.7 miles
1701 W Court St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870)236-7744 3.7 9-12 888 - Paragould Paragould Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 501 students
3.7 miles
1713 W Court St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870)236-7744 3.7 7-8 501 - Paragould Woodrow Wilson Elementary School Grades: 2-4 | 272 students
3.8 miles
900 W Emerson St
Paragould, AR 72450
(870)236-6177 3.8 2-4 272
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