- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Locust Grove, OK
Locust Grove Upper Es
Federal NCES profile for Locust Grove Upper Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 401800002323
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Locust Grove Upper Es earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Locust Grove · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 286
- students enrolled
Locust Grove Upper Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Grove Upper Es ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Locust Grove, OK.
School address
District: Locust Grove · Oklahoma
NCES ID 401800002323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Locust Grove Upper Es shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 401800002323 · Locust Grove, OK Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Locust Grove Hs (428 students)
Locust Grove Upper Es shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Locust Grove Upper Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Locust Grove H
Locust Grove Hs
428 students
- This school
Locust Grove Upper Es
286 students
- Locust Grove M
Locust Grove Ms
239 students
- Locust Grove E
Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr
224 students
What this shows Locust Grove Upper Es reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Locust Grove Upper Es compares
Locust Grove Upper Es is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 60.1%
White 33.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Locust Grove Upper Es is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Locust Grove reports $13,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Locust Grove Upper Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Grove Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Locust Grove Upper Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Locust Grove Upper Es
How many students attend Locust Grove Upper Es?
Locust Grove Upper Es has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Locust Grove, OK. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Upper Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Upper Es is 14.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Locust Grove Upper Es?
The largest demographic group at Locust Grove Upper Es is American Indian / Alaska Native at 60.1% of enrollment, in Locust Grove, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Locust Grove Upper Es?
Locust Grove Upper Es has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Locust Grove Upper Es rank among public schools in Locust Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Grove Upper Es ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Locust Grove, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Locust Grove?
Besides Locust Grove Upper Es, Locust Grove also operates Locust Grove Hs (428 students), Locust Grove Ms (239 students), and Locust Grove Early Lrning Ctr (224 students). See the Locust Grove district page for the complete list.