Serving 374 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oak Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the southwest part of Montrose, CO, covering an area of approximately 480.7 square miles, with typical travel times of 20-30 minutes for families living within the zone. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance area is about 18.8 miles, and some families may live as far as 28.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak Grove Elementary School's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oak Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Grove Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#938 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
30%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
67%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Grove Elementary School is ranked #938 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Oak Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cottonwood Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?
374 students attend Oak Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Oak Grove Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oak Grove Elementary School offer ?
Oak Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Grove Elementary School part of?
Oak Grove Elementary School is part of Montrose County School District Re-1j.
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