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#484 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 28% in state
Locust Grove Upper ES
Elementary School · Locust Grove · Locust Grove, OK
An elementary school in Locust Grove, OK serving grades 2nd – 5th.
Post Office Box 399, Locust Grove, OK 74352
- Math 24% proficient (2025)
- Reading 19% proficient (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Locust Grove Upper ES score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 48 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Locust Grove Upper 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,079/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Locust Grove), 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
$52,152
Median home value
$132,700
Median rent
$644/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74352; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Locust Grove
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,026NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Locust Grove Upper ES is listed in LOCUST GROVE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Locust Grove Upper ES
Locust Grove Upper ES is a public elementary school in Locust Grove, OK, part of Locust Grove, serving approximately 304 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #484 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Locust Grove Upper ES
What grades does Locust Grove Upper ES serve?
Locust Grove Upper ES serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Locust Grove Upper ES?
Locust Grove Upper ES has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Upper ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Upper ES is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Locust Grove Upper ES rank in OK?
Locust Grove Upper ES ranks #484 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Locust Grove Upper ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Locust Grove Upper ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Locust Grove Upper ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Locust Grove Upper ES has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Locust Grove Upper ES a charter school?
No, Locust Grove Upper ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Locust Grove Upper ES a Title I school?
No, Locust Grove Upper ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Locust Grove Upper ES?
77.3% of students at Locust Grove Upper 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mayes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (918) 803-4300
- Area population (ZIP 74352)
- 5,825
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 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.
- 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 74352; 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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