Enrollment
669
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corbin, KY
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210588001381
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Corbin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Corbin, KY.
School address
District: Whitley County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210588001381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Grove Elementary School compares with Kentucky 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 Corbin, Kentucky, enrolling 669 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 669 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 316 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #95.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Corbin's public schools, it stands alongside Hunter Hills Elementary School (617 students): Oak Grove Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 15.8:1).
Whitley County also operates Whitley County High School (919 students) and Whitley County Middle School (547 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 Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$13,254
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
White 96.4%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Oak Grove Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitley County, which includes Oak Grove Elementary School.
$13,254
Per student
+0%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 59.2%
Federal 29.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitley County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitley Central Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitley County Central Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitley County North Elementary School | Smaller | Higher 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
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Corbin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hunter Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
617 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Lynn Camp Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Lynn Camp Middle High School
Standard public school
447 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Corbin School of Innovation
Alternative education program
173 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Corbin Preschool
Standard public school
106 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Corbin Educational Center
Alternative education program
33 students 5.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~669 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 669 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corbin, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Grove Elementary School?
73.0% of students at Oak Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky 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 96.4% of enrollment, in Corbin, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 Corbin?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Corbin, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Corbin on the city page.
Is Oak Grove Elementary School a good school?
Oak Grove Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky 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 Whitley County?
Besides Oak Grove Elementary School, Whitley County also operates Whitley County High School (919 students), Whitley County Middle School (547 students), and Whitley Central Intermediate School (456 students). See the Whitley County district page for the complete list.
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