- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paragould, AR
Oak Grove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050001701296
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Paragould · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Middle School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Paragould, AR.
School address
District: Paragould School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050001701296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Oak Grove Middle School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 050001701296 · Paragould, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 15.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Paragould High School (881 students)
Oak Grove Middle School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Oak Grove Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paragould High
Paragould High School
881 students
- Paragould Prim
Paragould Primary School
602 students
- Paragould Juni
Paragould Junior High
512 students
- This school
Oak Grove Middle School
447 students
- Oak Grove Elem 270
Oak Grove Elementary School
270 students
- Woodrow Wilson 233
Woodrow Wilson Elem. School
233 students
What this shows Oak Grove Middle School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Grove Middle School compares
Oak Grove Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 65% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.2%
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
$11,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Oak Grove Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paragould School District reports $11,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Grove Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paragould High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paragould Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paragould Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove Middle School
How many students attend Oak Grove Middle School?
Oak Grove Middle School has 447 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paragould, AR. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Grove Middle School?
100.0% of students at Oak Grove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove Middle School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Paragould, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Middle School?
Oak Grove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Paragould?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Middle School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Paragould, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Paragould on the city page.
What other schools are in Paragould School District?
Besides Oak Grove Middle School, Paragould School District also operates Paragould High School (881 students), Paragould Primary School (602 students), and Paragould Junior High (512 students). See the Paragould School District district page for the complete list.