Enrollment
604
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Oak Grove, MO
Oak Grove High
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292301001317
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Oak Grove · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove High has class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Oak Grove, MO.
School address
District: Oak Grove R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292301001317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Grove High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High is a large high school in Oak Grove, Missouri, enrolling 604 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 604 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 396 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #110.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Oak Grove R-Vi spends $10,329 per pupil, 20% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Oak Grove R-Vi also operates Oak Grove Primary (503 students) and Oak Grove Elem. (445 students) alongside Oak Grove High.
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 High compares
Oak Grove High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 53% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Missouri - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 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 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Oak Grove High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Grove R-Vi, which includes Oak Grove High.
$10,329
Per student
-20%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.3%
State 33.0%
Federal 18.7%
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~604 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove High
How many students attend Oak Grove High?
Oak Grove High has 604 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oak Grove, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove High?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove High is 14:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Grove High?
21.8% of students at Oak Grove High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove High?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove High is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Oak Grove, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove High?
Oak Grove High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Grove High rank among public schools in Oak Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Oak Grove, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oak Grove on the city page.
Is Oak Grove High a good school?
Oak Grove High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri 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 Oak Grove R-Vi?
Besides Oak Grove High, Oak Grove R-Vi also operates Oak Grove Primary (503 students), Oak Grove Elem. (445 students), and Oak Grove Middle (301 students). See the Oak Grove R-Vi district page for the complete list.
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