Enrollment
503
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Grove, MO
Oak Grove Primary
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292301000141
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove Primary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Oak Grove · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove Primary has class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Oak Grove, MO.
School address
District: Oak Grove R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292301000141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Grove Primary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Grove Primary
Oak Grove Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oak Grove, Missouri, enrolling 503 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 503 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 471 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #450, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1006 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.3% 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 High (604 students) and Oak Grove Elem. (445 students) alongside Oak Grove Primary.
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 Primary compares
Oak Grove Primary on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 38% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in Missouri - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Oak Grove Primary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Grove R-Vi, which includes Oak Grove Primary.
$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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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 other 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 (~503 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove Primary
How many students attend Oak Grove Primary?
Oak Grove Primary has 503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oak Grove, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Primary is 14.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Grove Primary?
28.4% of students at Oak Grove Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove Primary?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove Primary is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Oak Grove, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Primary?
Oak Grove Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Grove Primary rank among public schools in Oak Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Primary ranks #4 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 Primary a good school?
Oak Grove Primary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Primary, Oak Grove R-Vi also operates Oak Grove High (604 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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