Oak Grove Elementary School

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Oak Grove Elementary School ranks 537 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Oak Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Acworth, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 515 students. The school is part of the Cherokee County School District, which is ranked 28th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Oak Grove Elementary School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.1 compared to nearby schools, its academic performance lags behind its peers. The school's test scores on the Milestones Assessment are generally lower than the Cherokee County and Georgia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 38%, compared to 47.3% for Cherokee County and 38.4% for the state. Additionally, Oak Grove Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with a rate of 64.47% in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 10.9% to 61.54%.

Despite the higher per-student spending at Oak Grove Elementary School, the school's academic performance is still lagging behind the nearby schools, such as Bascomb Elementary and Carmel Elementary, which consistently outperform Oak Grove on the Milestones Assessments. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources within the school to support student learning and achievement. The analysis suggests that Oak Grove Elementary School could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the academic gaps, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6118 Woodstock Rd
Acworth, GA 30102

(770) 721-8550

District: Cherokee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
537^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,851

Students who attend Oak Grove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	E. T. Booth Middle School
High:	Etowah High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 507

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.0%

White:

32.5%

African American:

12.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oak Grove Elementary School ranks better than 57% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 20^th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Cherokee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Oak Grove Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45%), White (32.5%), African American (12%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary School is 10.7, which is the lowest among 23 elementary schools in the Cherokee County School District! (See more...)

Compare Oak Grove Elementary School employs 47.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Grove Elementary School is $12,851, which is the highest among 23 elementary schools in the Cherokee County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Oak Grove Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cherokee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherokee County 28^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oak Grove Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	73.27	291^st	1101	73.6%
2007	77.36	217^th	1125	80.7%
2008	76.57	214^th	1134	81.1%
2009	73.07	284^th	1133	74.9%
2010	67.62	415^th	1183	64.9%
2011	67.55	445^th	1212	63.3%
2012	70.45	378^th	1201	68.5%
2013	57.75	643^rd	1225	47.5%
2014	38.92	900^th	1231	26.9%
2015	38.66	748^th	1240	39.7%
2016	49.40	575^th	1233	53.4%
2017	52.94	507^th	1205	57.9%
2018	52.61	521^st	1209	56.9%
2019	56.41	504^th	1234	59.2%
2021	55.88	488^th	1214	59.8%
2022	51.45	554^th	1244	55.5%
2023	47.27	585^th	1242	52.9%
2024	52.29	537^th	1248	57.0%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, September 1, 2011

There is a real family atmosphere. They love parent involvement. The principal is amazing and has a strong focus on the basics using the best books and programs. Very happy here! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Oak Grove Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	865	865
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	802	802
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	806	806
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	843	843
1994	870	11	0	11	7	n/a	n/a	0	899
1995	928	16	0	16	4	n/a	n/a	0	964
1996	928	16	0	16	4	n/a	n/a	0	964
1997	960	18	4	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	1007
1998	934	22	7	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	982
1999	936	31	9	30	3	n/a	n/a	0	1009
2000	872	28	7	30	3	n/a	n/a	0	940
2001	570	23	9	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	643
2002	583	35	10	87	2	n/a	n/a	0	717
2003	583	35	10	87	2	n/a	n/a	0	717
2004	577	42	13	98	4	n/a	n/a	0	734
2005	578	44	17	109	4	n/a	n/a	22	774
2006	574	47	21	110	3	n/a	n/a	27	782
2007	565	56	16	118	3	n/a	n/a	32	790
2008	544	60	16	126	1	n/a	n/a	43	790
2009	521	69	22	114	2	n/a	n/a	47	775
2010	526	84	22	145	5	0	31	0	813
2011	514	84	22	148	3	0	33	0	804
2012	489	95	20	163	1	0	42	0	810
2013	219	53	8	176	0	0	22	0	478
2014	255	59	8	220	0	1	21	0	564
2015	295	55	8	216	0	0	29	0	603
2016	291	59	7	221	0	1	39	0	618
2017	232	47	9	208	0	0	27	0	523
2018	216	46	11	203	0	0	20	0	496
2019	203	44	8	204	0	0	25	0	484
2020	178	51	8	205	0	0	31	0	473
2021	155	55	10	197	0	0	30	0	447
2022	162	73	7	216	0	0	41	0	499
2023	165	74	7	225	0	0	44	0	515
2024	165	61	6	228	0	0	47	0	507

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oak Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	865	45.0	19.2	7.3
1991	802	39.0	20.5	9.7
1992	806	43.0	18.7	10.8
1993	843	45.0	18.7	11.6
1994	899	46.8	19.2	9.7
1995	964	48.0	20.1	13.1
1996	964	48.0	20.1	13.1
1997	1007	49.0	20.6	18.4
1998	982	51.6	19.0	16.7
1999	1009	58.5	17.2	19.9
2000	940	54.0	17.4	16.3
2001	643	37.3	17.2	21.9
2002	717	43.8	16.4	26.5
2003	717	43.8	16.4	26.5
2004	734	46.1	15.9	29.6
2005	774	52.1	14.9	34.7
2006	782	55.2	14.2	34.8
2007	790	55.7	14.2	36.4
2008	790	57.7	13.7	37.5
2009	775	57.7	13.4	41.9
2010	813	54.0	15.0	43.9
2011	804	54.1	14.8	47.4
2012	810	46.0	17.6	45.8
2013	478	34.3	13.9	59.2
2014	564	35.4	15.9	65.2
2015	603	41.0	14.7	59.9
2016	618	43.0	14.3	60.8
2017	523	43.5	12.0	62
2018	496	40.5	12.2	62.3
2019	484	42.0	11.5	65.5
2020	473	41.4	11.4	61.9
2021	447	39.5	11.3	54.8
2022	499	40.4	12.3	n/a
2023	515	46.1	11.1	64.5
2024	507	47.2	10.7	69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oak Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	865	45.0	19.2	7.3
1991	802	39.0	20.5	9.7
1992	806	43.0	18.7	10.8
1993	843	45.0	18.7	11.6
1994	899	46.8	19.2	9.7
1995	964	48.0	20.1	13.1
1996	964	48.0	20.1	13.1
1997	1007	49.0	20.6	18.4
1998	982	51.6	19.0	16.7
1999	1009	58.5	17.2	19.9
2000	940	54.0	17.4	16.3
2001	643	37.3	17.2	21.9
2002	717	43.8	16.4	26.5
2003	717	43.8	16.4	26.5
2004	734	46.1	15.9	29.6
2005	774	52.1	14.9	34.7
2006	782	55.2	14.2	34.8
2007	790	55.7	14.2	36.4
2008	790	57.7	13.7	37.5
2009	775	57.7	13.4	41.9
2010	813	54.0	15.0	43.9
2011	804	54.1	14.8	47.4
2012	810	46.0	17.6	45.8
2013	478	34.3	13.9	59.2
2014	564	35.4	15.9	65.2
2015	603	41.0	14.7	59.9
2016	618	43.0	14.3	60.8
2017	523	43.5	12.0	62
2018	496	40.5	12.2	62.3
2019	484	42.0	11.5	65.5
2020	473	41.4	11.4	61.9
2021	447	39.5	11.3	54.8
2022	499	40.4	12.3	n/a
2023	515	46.1	11.1	64.5
2024	507	47.2	10.7	69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oak Grove Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,208 (10.9%)	$9,843 (89.1%)	$11,052
2018	$1,233 (10.6%)	$10,428 (89.4%)	$11,661
2019	$1,323 (10.3%)	$11,528 (89.7%)	$12,851

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Grove Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 504^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 585^th of 1242 Elementary schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oak Grove Elementary School)	29.9	28.4	1.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)	49.9	48.3	1.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oak Grove Elementary School)	53.2	36.5	16.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)	68.6	58.8	9.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Grove Elementary School)	45.9	26.7	19.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)	50.4	47	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oak Grove Elementary School)	66.2	48	18.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)	65.8	60	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Grove Elementary School)	37.4	39.5	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)	57.6	52.7	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oak Grove Elementary School)	51.6	41.9	9.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)	56.8	54.1	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Oak Grove Elementary School)	41.1	34.9	6.2%
5th Grade Science (Cherokee County)	51.5	48.5	3%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	484	515	6.4%
African American	44	74	68.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	7	12.5%
Hispanic	204	225	10.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	203	165	18.7%
Two or More Races	25	44	76%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.5%	64.5%	1%

Schools Near Oak Grove Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oak Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6118 Woodstock Rd	Acworth	30102	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 721-8550	507	47	10.7	69.0%	165 (32.5%)	61 (12.0%)	228 (45.0%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.3%)	52.3	537^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.0%		47.3	585^th of 1242 public elementary schools	52.9%	48	38.0	21.9	56.0	40.5	41.9	49.3	42.7	$12,851	$1,323	$11,529
Clark Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3219 Hunt Rd	Acworth	30102	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 721-5800	1,159	90	12.9	51.5%	482 (41.6%)	233 (20.1%)	301 (26.0%)	61 (5.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (6.8%)	46.4	606^th of 1248 public elementary schools	51.4%		59.9	446^th of 1242 public elementary schools	64.1%	160	28.0	45.8	37.6	33.5	54.2	35.1	38.1	$9,222	$599	$8,623
Carmel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2275 Bascomb Carmel Rd	Woodstock	30189	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 704-1184	891	75	11.9	52.5%	389 (43.7%)	125 (14.0%)	278 (31.2%)	22 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	72 (8.1%)	71.4	327^th of 1248 public elementary schools	73.8%		79.5	231^st of 1242 public elementary schools	81.4%	96	47.8	43.8	61.2	50.3	58.9	51.1	48.2	$9,799	$172	$9,627
Pitner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4575 Wade Green Rd NW	Acworth	30102	Cherokee County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8320	790	64	12.3	59.9%	273 (34.6%)	229 (29.0%)	184 (23.3%)	31 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (9.2%)	59.3	460^th of 1248 public elementary schools	63.1%		58.7	459^th of 1242 public elementary schools	63.0%	1	51.0	37.1	52.2	53.5	40.0	40.6	39.8	$10,941	$194	$10,747
Boston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	105 Othello Dr	Woodstock	30189	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 704-1400	634	47	13.6	38.6%	400 (63.1%)	53 (8.4%)	127 (20.0%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.8%)	64.9	400^th of 1248 public elementary schools	67.9%		72.6	308^th of 1242 public elementary schools	75.2%	92	50.5	38.5	58.8	52.6	46.7	40.7	48.3	$9,751	$243	$9,508
Baker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2361 Baker Rd NW	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 975-6629	774	64	12.1	55.8%	219 (28.3%)	276 (35.7%)	171 (22.1%)	45 (5.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	59 (7.6%)	70.8	336^th of 1248 public elementary schools	73.1%		69.7	337^th of 1242 public elementary schools	72.9%	1	48.7	46.2	55.7	48.3	55.2	57.3	47.3	$11,010	$627	$10,383
Bascomb Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1335 Wyngate Pkwy	Woodstock	30189	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-6630	967	66	14.7	17.5%	723 (74.8%)	46 (4.8%)	109 (11.3%)	15 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (7.4%)	89.7	141^st of 1248 public elementary schools	88.7%		90	135^th of 1242 public elementary schools	89.1%	6	66.0	58.8	70.1	61.5	75.3	66.9	61.1	$9,547	$184	$9,363
Acworth Intermediate School	Public	2-5	4220 Cantrell Rd NW	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 975-6600	505	47	10.8	75.8%	136 (26.9%)	160 (31.7%)	155 (30.7%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (9.5%)	57.7	473^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	62.1%		55.8	502^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	59.6%	29	48.4	40.2	49.3	53.2	37.8	37.0	42.8	$10,904	$588	$10,316
Allatoona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4150 New Hope Church Rd SE	Acworth	30102	Cherokee County	Bartow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 606-5843	415	33	12.5	81.9%	165 (39.8%)	15 (3.6%)	196 (47.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.4%)	55.3	502^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	59.8%		38.8	709^th of 1242 public elementary schools	42.9%	207	39.7	40.7	47.1	51.7	50.8	44.3	28.6	$10,427	$905	$9,522
McCall Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	4496 Dixie Ave	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 975-6775	290	29	10.0	69.0%	83 (28.6%)	89 (30.7%)	93 (32.1%)	7 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.9%)								(n/a)								$15,116	$662	$14,454

Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Grove Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Oak Grove Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Oak Grove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : E. T. Booth Middle School
High : Etowah High School

Is Oak Grove Elementary School a good school?

Oak Grove Elementary School ranks 537^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Oak Grove Elementary School?

Students at Oak Grove Elementary School are 45% Hispanic, 33% White, 12% African American, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Oak Grove Elementary School in?

Cherokee County

How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 507 students attended Oak Grove Elementary School.

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