- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paragould, AR
Oak Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050001701497
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Paragould · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Paragould, AR.
School address
District: Paragould School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050001701497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Oak Grove Elementary School held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 050001701497 · Paragould, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 20.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Paragould High School (881 students)
Oak Grove Elementary School held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Oak Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paragould High
Paragould High School
881 students
- Paragould Prim
Paragould Primary School
602 students
- Paragould Juni
Paragould Junior High
512 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle School
447 students
- This school 270
Oak Grove Elementary School
270 students
- Woodrow Wilson 233
Woodrow Wilson Elem. School
233 students
What this shows Oak Grove Elementary School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Grove Elementary School compares
Oak Grove Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 53% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 97% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.2%
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
$11,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Oak Grove Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paragould School District reports $11,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paragould High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paragould Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paragould Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paragould, AR. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 53% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Grove Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Oak Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove Elementary School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Paragould, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Paragould?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Paragould, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Paragould on the city page.
What other schools are in Paragould School District?
Besides Oak Grove Elementary School, Paragould School District also operates Paragould High School (881 students), Paragould Primary School (602 students), and Paragould Junior High (512 students). See the Paragould School District district page for the complete list.