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#966 of 1,036 schools in AR
Oak Grove Elementary School
Elementary School · Pulaski County Special School District · North Little Rock, AR
A Pulaski County Special School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5703 OAK GROVE RD, North Little Rock, AR 72118
- Math 12% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Grove Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 17% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,510/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Little Rock), 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
$47,266
Median home value
$115,900
Median rent
$978/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
52.8%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Arkansas Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Crystal Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Amboy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Driven Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 218 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pulaski County Special School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #23 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Grove Elementary School is listed in PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL 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 North Little Rock, AR, part of Pulaski County Special School District, serving approximately 202 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #966 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% 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 Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School is 13.5:1. 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 #966 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 3.9 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 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% 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?
99.0% 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (501) 851-5370
- Area population (ZIP 72118)
- 23,540
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 35
Official sources & links
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 72118; 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
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