- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roanoke, VA
Oak Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510333001467
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #18 of 27
- schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elementary ranks #18 of 27 schools in Roanoke, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510333001467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Oak Grove Elementary held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 510333001467 · Roanoke, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 14.3:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: William Byrd High (1,134 students)
Oak Grove Elementary held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Oak Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Byrd H
William Byrd High
1,134 students
- Cave Spring Hi
Cave Spring High
1,046 students
- Northside High
Northside High
919 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley High
832 students
- William Byrd M
William Byrd Middle
802 students
- This school 400
Oak Grove Elementary
400 students
What this shows Oak Grove Elementary reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Grove Elementary compares
Oak Grove Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 42% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 73% | - | - |
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.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
African American 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Oak Grove Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roanoke County Public Schools reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Byrd High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cave Spring High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Byrd Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Roanoke
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Round Hill Elementary
Standard public school
720 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Fallon Park Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Preston Park Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Burlington Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Cave Spring Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 15.3:1 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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove Elementary
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary?
Oak Grove Elementary has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roanoke, VA. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Grove Elementary?
33.5% of students at Oak Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove Elementary is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Roanoke, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Elementary?
Oak Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 rank among schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elementary ranks #18 of 27 schools in Roanoke, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roanoke on the city page.
What other schools are in Roanoke County Public Schools?
Besides Oak Grove Elementary, Roanoke County Public Schools also operates William Byrd High (1,134 students), Cave Spring High (1,046 students), and Northside High (919 students). See the Roanoke County Public Schools district page for the complete list.