- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 35.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bloomington, MN
Oak Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270579000223
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Bloomington, MN.
School address
District: Bloomington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270579000223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Oak Grove Elementary shrank from 460 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 270579000223 · Bloomington, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 13.2:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students)
Oak Grove Elementary shrank from 460 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Oak Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Seni
Jefferson Senior High
1,684 students
- Kennedy Senior
Kennedy Senior High
1,578 students
- Olson Middle
Olson Middle
762 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle
711 students
- Valley View Mi 647
Valley View Middle
647 students
- This school 435
Oak Grove Elementary
435 students
What this shows Oak Grove Elementary reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Grove Elementary compares
Oak Grove Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 6% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 39% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$17,232
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 13.6%
Asian 13.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Oak Grove Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bloomington Public School District reports $17,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove Elementary
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary?
Oak Grove Elementary has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bloomington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 16% 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 Elementary?
40.4% of students at Oak Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove Elementary is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Bloomington, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Elementary?
Oak Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Grove Elementary rank among schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elementary ranks #1 of 6 schools in Bloomington, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomington Public School District?
Besides Oak Grove Elementary, Bloomington Public School District also operates Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students), Kennedy Senior High (1,578 students), and Olson Middle (762 students). See the Bloomington Public School District district page for the complete list.