Enrollment
523
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Grove Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Grove Elementary School
Oak Grove Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Acworth, Georgia, enrolling 523 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, Oak Grove Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Georgia schools and 21% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.6% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 523 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 359 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (34%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Acworth's public schools, it stands alongside Clark Creek Elementary School (1,108 students): Oak Grove Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 12.7:1).
Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students) and Etowah High School (2,393 students) alongside Oak Grove Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oak Grove Elementary School compares
Oak Grove Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,141
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cherokee County, which includes Oak Grove Elementary School.
$12,141
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 38.7%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~523 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oak Grove Elementary School a good school?
Oak Grove Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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