Serving 705 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oak Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Oak Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Oak Grove Elementary School's student population of 705 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
705 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
Oak Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Grove Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
11%
White
97%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Oak Grove Elementary School is ranked #177 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Oak Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Corbin Primary, Boston Elementary School, Whitley County North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?
705 students attend Oak Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Oak Grove Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oak Grove Elementary School offer ?
Oak Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Grove Elementary School part of?
Oak Grove Elementary School is part of Whitley County School District.
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I do not like 6th grade that much but, it is fun being with my friends. I'm resently a student at Oak Grove, and I attend to be one until next year.
Review Oak Grove Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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