Skip to main content

Average

#774 of 1,036 schools in AR

Oak Grove Elementary School

Elementary School · Paragould School District · Paragould, AR

A Paragould School District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5027 HWY 135 N, Paragould, AR 72450

  • Math 39% vs AR 42% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs AR 38% (2025)
  • 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency38.7% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.9% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-1.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.9 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$11,979
Chronic Absenteeism38.6%

Students at Oak Grove Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
42%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
38%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Oak Grove Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,816/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paragould), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,390

Median home value

$169,100

Median rent

$865/mo

College educated

16.6%

Homeownership

63.2%

Poverty rate

17.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72450; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Greene Cty Tech Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.12–34.3 mi528Compare →
Greene Cty Tech Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.64–54.3 mi522Compare →
St Mary's Catholic School & PreschoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–64.4 mi39Compare →
Woodrow Wilson Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.82–44.5 mi226Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Paragould School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$11,979NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oak Grove Elementary School is listed in PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oak Grove Elementary School

Oak Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Paragould, AR, part of Paragould School District, serving approximately 259 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #774 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oak Grove Elementary School

What grades does Oak Grove Elementary School serve?

Oak Grove Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.

How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?

Oak Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Grove Elementary School rank in AR?

Oak Grove Elementary School ranks #774 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Oak Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Grove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Oak Grove Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Grove Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Oak Grove Elementary School a charter school?

No, Oak Grove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oak Grove Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Oak Grove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Grove Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Oak Grove Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
2nd – 4th
Enrollment
259
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Greene County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.6%
Area population (ZIP 72450)
40,464
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
37.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72450; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.