- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Oak Grove Elementary School shrank from 705 students in 2022-23 to 667 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 210588001381 · Corbin, KY Other · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 17.2:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitley County High School (919 students)
Oak Grove Elementary School shrank from 705 students in 2022-23 to 667 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Oak Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitley County
Whitley County High School
919 students
- This school
Oak Grove Elementary School
669 students
- Whitley County
Whitley County Middle School
547 students
- Whitley Centra
Whitley Central Intermediate School
456 students
- Whitley County
Whitley County Central Primary School
413 students
- Whitley County 303
Whitley County North Elementary School
303 students
What this shows Oak Grove Elementary School reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Grove Elementary School compares
Oak Grove Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,081
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Whitley County reports $13,081 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~669 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 667 (2023-24), down 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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 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.
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.