Oak Grove Elementary School serves 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Oak Grove Elementary School's student population of 747 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
747 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oak Grove Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
45%
47%
White
41%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Oak Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longleaf Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?
747 students attend Oak Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Oak Grove Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi 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 Lamar County School District.
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