Serving 507 students in grades 4-6, Grove Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma 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% (which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grove Upper Elementary School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grove Upper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grove Upper Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#960 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
30%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
51%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grove Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Grove Upper Elementary School is ranked #960 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Grove Upper Elementary School?
507 students attend Grove Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Grove Upper Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grove Upper Elementary School?
Grove Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Grove Upper Elementary School offer ?
Grove Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Grove Upper Elementary School part of?
Grove Upper Elementary School is part of Grove School District.
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