- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. Joseph, MO
Oak Grove Elem
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292706003255
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove Elem earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 502
- students enrolled
Oak Grove Elem has class sizes smaller than 85% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Joseph · Missouri
NCES ID 292706003255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-336 students YoY
Oak Grove Elem shrank from 842 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (-39.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-336 students YoY 292706003255 · St. Joseph, MO Other · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 9.3:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (1,733 students)
Oak Grove Elem shrank from 842 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (-39.9%). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Oak Grove Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
1,733 students
- Benton High 682
Benton High
682 students
- Lafayette High 644
Lafayette High
644 students
- Carden Park El 638
Carden Park Elem
638 students
- This school 502
Oak Grove Elem
502 students
- Bode Middle 488
Bode Middle
488 students
What this shows Oak Grove Elem reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Grove Elem compares
Oak Grove Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 27% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 17% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Missouri - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,067
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Oak Grove Elem is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Joseph reports $12,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Grove Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carden Park Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bode Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide other 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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove Elem
How many students attend Oak Grove Elem?
Oak Grove Elem has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. Joseph, MO. CCD year-over-year: 842 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), down 336.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elem is 9.3:1, which is 27% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Grove Elem?
38.1% of students at Oak Grove Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove Elem?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove Elem is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in St. Joseph, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Elem?
Oak Grove Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
What other schools are in St. Joseph?
Besides Oak Grove Elem, St. Joseph also operates Central High (1,733 students), Benton High (682 students), and Lafayette High (644 students). See the St. Joseph district page for the complete list.