Oak Grove Elementary School

4445 W. Ferguson Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Oak Grove Elementary School serves 784 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Oak Grove Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≥80% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Oak Grove Elementary School's student population of 784 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
784 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Oak Grove Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (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 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#54 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
10%
12%
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Hispanic
46%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
33%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Grove Elementary School is ranked #54 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oak Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manuel F. Hernandez by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?
784 students attend Oak Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Oak Grove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Oak Grove Elementary School offer ?
Oak Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Oak Grove Elementary School part of?
Oak Grove Elementary School is part of Visalia Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≥80% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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