- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Acworth, GA
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130111000437
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Acworth · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Acworth, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111000437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Oak Grove Elementary School held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 130111000437 · Acworth, GA Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 11.4:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee High School (3,012 students)
Oak Grove Elementary School held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Oak Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherokee High
Cherokee High School
3,012 students
- Etowah High Sc
Etowah High School
2,393 students
- Creekview High
Creekview High School
2,039 students
- Sequoyah High
Sequoyah High School
2,021 students
- Woodstock High
Woodstock High School
2,006 students
- This school 523
Oak Grove Elementary School
523 students
What this shows Oak Grove Elementary School reports 523 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 Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▼ 10% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Georgia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$13,292
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
White 34.4%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Oak Grove Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County reports $13,292 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Etowah High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodstock High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Acworth
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clark Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
1,108 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Pitner Elementary School
Standard public school
802 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Pickett's Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
753 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Ford Elementary School
Standard public school
750 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Baker Elementary School
Standard public school
738 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Frey Elementary School
Standard public school
691 students 11.9:1 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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Acworth, GA. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 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 School?
54.6% of students at Oak Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment, in Acworth, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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).
How does Oak Grove Elementary School rank among schools in Acworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Acworth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Acworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherokee County?
Besides Oak Grove Elementary School, Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students), Etowah High School (2,393 students), and Creekview High School (2,039 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.