- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hattiesburg, MS
Oak Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280240001239
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Hattiesburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Hattiesburg, MS.
School address
District: Lamar County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280240001239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Oak Grove Elementary held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.3 → 67.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 280240001239 · Hattiesburg, MS Other · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 11.5:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High School (1,750 students)
Oak Grove Elementary held near 747 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.3 → 67.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Oak Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High School
1,750 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle School
1,160 students
- Bellevue Eleme
Bellevue Elementary School
1,145 students
- Sumrall Elemen
Sumrall Elementary School
960 students
- Longleaf Eleme
Longleaf Elementary
787 students
- This school
Oak Grove Elementary
758 students
What this shows Oak Grove Elementary reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Grove Elementary compares
Oak Grove 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▼ 27% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,188
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.0%
White 38.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Oak Grove Elementary is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Lamar County School District reports $11,188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bellevue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumrall Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longleaf Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Hattiesburg
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bellevue Elementary School
Standard public school
1,145 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Longleaf Elementary
Standard public school
787 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Dixie Attendance Center
Standard public school
487 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
North Forrest High School
Standard public school
349 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
Standard public school
214 students 8.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~758 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove Elementary
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary?
Oak Grove Elementary has 758 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hattiesburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 764 (2022-23) → 747 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 27% 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?
58.9% of students at Oak Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove Elementary is African American at 47.0% of enrollment, in Hattiesburg, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Elementary?
Oak Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Hattiesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Hattiesburg, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hattiesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lamar County School District?
Besides Oak Grove Elementary, Lamar County School District also operates Oak Grove High School (1,750 students), Oak Grove Middle School (1,160 students), and Bellevue Elementary School (1,145 students). See the Lamar County School District district page for the complete list.