Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oak Grove Elementary School's student population of 489 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Grove Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#304 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
17%
41%
White
76%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Grove Elementary School is ranked #304 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?
489 students attend Oak Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Oak Grove Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
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 West Carroll Parish School District.
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