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#613 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 47% in state
Oak Grove Elem
Elementary School · Turner-kansas City · Kansas City, KS
A Turner-kansas City elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5340 Oak Grove Rd, Kansas City, KS 66106
- Math 36% proficient (2025)
- Reading 45% proficient (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Grove Elem score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oak Grove Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,656/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), 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
$56,294
Median home value
$154,500
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland TrailEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Turner ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Junction ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 243 | 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.
Turner-kansas City
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Grove Elem is listed in Turner-Kansas City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elem is a public elementary school in Kansas City, KS, part of Turner-kansas City, serving approximately 523 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #613 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Grove Elem
What grades does Oak Grove Elem serve?
Oak Grove Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Oak Grove Elem?
Oak Grove Elem has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elem is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Grove Elem rank in KS?
Oak Grove Elem ranks #613 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Oak Grove Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Grove Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Grove Elem has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oak Grove Elem a charter school?
No, Oak Grove Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Grove Elem a Title I school?
No, Oak Grove Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Grove Elem?
78.0% of students at Oak Grove Elem 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
- 523
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wyandotte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (913) 288-3900
- Area population (ZIP 66106)
- 23,762
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 66106; 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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