- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlanta, 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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174000714
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #15 of 70
- schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 4.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elementary School ranks #15 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Oak Grove Elementary School grew from 365 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 130174000714 · Atlanta, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 14.3:1 · 4.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Oak Grove Elementary School grew from 365 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 32.7 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
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- This school 429
Oak Grove Elementary School
429 students
What this shows Oak Grove Elementary School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Grove Elementary School compares
Oak Grove Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.4% | ▼ 93% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Georgia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
African American 13.5%
Asian 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 7.9%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Oak Grove Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has 429 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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?
4.4% 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 White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elementary School ranks #15 of 70 schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Oak Grove Elementary School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.