Oak Grove Elementary School

Oak Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the rural setting of Bessemer, Alabama, in Jefferson County. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school has a total enrollment of 575 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1, ensuring a relatively personalized learning environment with 34 full-time equivalent teachers. Oak Grove Elementary School's academic performance reflects a focus on student development, with 48% of students proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 36% proficient or above in Math.

The school’s MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 places it in the 72nd percentile among Alabama schools, indicating room for growth but also a solid foundation for academic improvement. The school is situated in a neighborhood where the median household income is $67,141, and the median home value is $143,000, with a low poverty rate of 10.8%. The community is home to a population of 25,335 people, and about 20% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Oak Grove Elementary School is part of a close-knit rural community where families and educators work together to support the educational needs of the students.

Located in a rural area, Oak Grove Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.