Enrollment
532
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, KS
Oak Grove Elem
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201236000020
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove Elem earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #12 of 14
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elem ranks #12 of 14 schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Turner-Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 201236000020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Grove Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kansas City, Kansas, enrolling 532 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 532 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 129 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #112, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 532 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kansas City's public schools, it stands alongside Silver City Elem (1,495 students): Oak Grove Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 62.3:1).
Turner-Kansas City also operates Turner High (1,147 students) and Turner Middle School (585 students) alongside Oak Grove Elem.
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 Elem compares
Oak Grove Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 53% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Kansas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$12,828
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 49.6%
White 30.6%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Oak Grove Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Turner-Kansas City, which includes Oak Grove Elem.
$12,828
Per student
-17%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.1%
State 75.7%
Federal 11.2%
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 Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turner Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midland Trail | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Sixth Grade Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Kansas City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Silver City Elem
Standard public school
1,495 students 62.3:1 students per teacher
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Standard public school
1,045 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Piper Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 14:1 students per teacher
M E Pearson Elem
Standard public school
606 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Turner Elem
Standard public school
560 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Midland Trail
Standard public school
495 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~532 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove Elem
How many students attend Oak Grove Elem?
Oak Grove Elem has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elem is 14:1, which is 1% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Grove Elem?
65.4% of students at Oak Grove Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove Elem?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Elem?
Oak Grove Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Elem rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elem ranks #12 of 14 schools in Kansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kansas City on the city page.
Is Oak Grove Elem a good school?
Oak Grove Elem earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas 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 Turner-Kansas City?
Besides Oak Grove Elem, Turner-Kansas City also operates Turner High (1,147 students), Turner Middle School (585 students), and Turner Elem (560 students). See the Turner-Kansas City district page for the complete list.
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