Serving 725 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Grove Primary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Oak Grove Primary School serves the northwest part of Prairieville, LA, covering an area of approximately 8.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Grove Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oak Grove Primary School's student population of 725 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
725 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1997
School Rankings
Oak Grove Primary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Grove Primary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#38 out of 1244 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)0.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Blue Jay
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Grove Primary School's ranking?
Oak Grove Primary School is ranked #38 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Oak Grove Primary School often compared to?
Oak Grove Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairieville Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove Primary School?
725 students attend Oak Grove Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Oak Grove Primary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Grove Primary School?
Oak Grove Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Grove Primary School offer ?
Oak Grove Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Grove Primary School part of?
Oak Grove Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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