Below Average
#1375 of 1,815 schools in CO
Oak Grove Elementary School
Elementary School · Montrose County School District Re-1j · Montrose, CO
A Montrose County School District Re-1j elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 10000, Montrose, CO 81402
- Math 30% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Grove Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 62 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.5%
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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,461/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outer RangeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Northside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Peak Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Pomona Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 328 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Montrose County School District Re-1j
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #8 of 13
- District spending per student
- $11,857NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Grove Elementary School is listed in Montrose County School District Re-1J; 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 Montrose, CO, part of Montrose County School District Re-1j, serving approximately 387 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,375 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% 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 Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School is 16.1:1. 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 CO?
Oak Grove Elementary School ranks #1,375 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Oak Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Grove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% 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?
47.5% 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Montrose County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (970) 249-6867
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 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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.
- 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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