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#1571 of 1,750 schools in OK

Grove Lower ES

Elementary School · Grove · Grove, OK

An elementary school in Grove, OK where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Post Office Box 450789, Grove, OK 74345

  • Math 34% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2025)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected+5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$10,586
Chronic Absenteeism12.3%

Students at Grove Lower ES score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency24%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2021, to 29% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
68%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.4%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Grove Lower ES 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,347/100K

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

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Grove

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$10,586NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grove Lower ES is listed in GROVE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grove Lower ES

Grove Lower ES is a public elementary school in Grove, OK, part of Grove, serving approximately 811 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,571 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grove Lower ES

What grades does Grove Lower ES serve?

Grove Lower ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Grove Lower ES?

Grove Lower ES has an enrollment of approximately 811 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grove Lower ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Grove Lower ES is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grove Lower ES rank in OK?

Grove Lower ES ranks #1,571 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Grove Lower ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Grove Lower ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Grove Lower ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grove Lower ES has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Grove Lower ES a charter school?

No, Grove Lower ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grove Lower ES a Title I school?

No, Grove Lower ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grove Lower ES?

74.4% of students at Grove Lower ES 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
811
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.3%
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 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. 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 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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