- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hernando, MS
Oak Grove Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280132000188
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove Central Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Hernando · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove Central Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Central Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hernando, MS.
School address
District: Desoto Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280132000188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Oak Grove Central Elementary held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 280132000188 · Hernando, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 15.8:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto Central High School (2,004 students)
Oak Grove Central Elementary held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Oak Grove Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central High School
2,004 students
- Southaven High
Southaven High School
1,876 students
- Hernando High
Hernando High School
1,529 students
- Southaven Midd
Southaven Middle School
1,423 students
- Desoto Central
Desoto Central Middle School
1,388 students
- This school 744
Oak Grove Central Elementary
744 students
What this shows Oak Grove Central Elementary reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Grove Central Elementary compares
Oak Grove Central Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 69% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,525
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 744 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
African American 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Oak Grove Central Elementary is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Co School Dist reports $9,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Grove Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hernando High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southaven Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desoto Central Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,876
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,423
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~744 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove Central Elementary
How many students attend Oak Grove Central Elementary?
Oak Grove Central Elementary has 744 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hernando, MS. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Central Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Grove Central Elementary?
24.8% of students at Oak Grove Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove Central Elementary is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Hernando, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Central Elementary?
Oak Grove Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Oak Grove Central Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hernando?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Central Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hernando, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hernando on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Co School Dist?
Besides Oak Grove Central Elementary, Desoto Co School Dist also operates Desoto Central High School (2,004 students), Southaven High School (1,876 students), and Hernando High School (1,529 students). See the Desoto Co School Dist district page for the complete list.