Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Oak Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
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Oak Grove Elementary School's student population of 217 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Oak Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Grove Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#720 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
52%
19%
White
32%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Oak Grove Elementary School is ranked #720 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?
217 students attend Oak Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Oak Grove Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Grove Elementary School offer ?
Oak Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oak Grove Elementary School part of?
Oak Grove Elementary School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 9/26/2007my child attends Oak Grove. I think it is wonderful. They have tought my daughter very well in academics though she was only in pre-k last year she is far advanced. Mrs. Wilcox is a wonderful teacher and help my daughter in more than just school work. Thank you so much for all of your help.KellieReview Oak Grove Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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my child attends Oak Grove. I think it is wonderful. They have tought my daughter very well in academics though she was only in pre-k last year she is far advanced. Mrs. Wilcox is a wonderful teacher and help my daughter in more than just school work. Thank you so much for all of your help.Kellie
Review Oak Grove Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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