Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Oak Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Math Proficiency: 60%
- Reading Proficiency: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Oak Grove Elementary School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oak Grove Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)57%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
9%
21%
White
64%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?
471 students attend Oak Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Oak Grove Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oak Grove Elementary School offer ?
Oak Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Oak Grove Elementary School part of?
Oak Grove Elementary School is part of Marshall County School District.
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