Enrollment
744
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Grove Central Elementary compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Grove Central Elementary
Oak Grove Central Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Hernando, Mississippi, enrolling 744 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.8:1 is larger than about 86% of Mississippi schools and 19% above the 13.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.8% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Mississippi average.
Enrollment of 744 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #22, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 744 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Desoto Co School Dist spends $8,778 per pupil, 27% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Desoto Co School Dist also operates Desoto Central High School (2,004 students) and Southaven High School (1,876 students) alongside Oak Grove Central Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oak Grove Central Elementary compares
Oak Grove Central Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,778
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Desoto Co School Dist, which includes Oak Grove Central Elementary.
$8,778
Per student
-27%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 51.9%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~744 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oak Grove Central Elementary a good school?
Oak Grove Central Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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