Serving 842 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oak Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 842 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Oak Grove Elementary School's student population of 842 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
842 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Grove Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#341 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
6%
15%
White
63%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Grove Elementary School is ranked #341 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Oak Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buchanan Co. Academy, Carden Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?
842 students attend Oak Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Oak Grove Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Grove Elementary School offer ?
Oak Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Oak Grove Elementary School part of?
Oak Grove Elementary School is part of St. Joseph School District.
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