Oak Grove Elementary

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Oak Grove Elementary ranks 86 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Oak Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, serving 764 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lamar County School District, which is ranked 23 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Oak Grove Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Mississippi. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 86th out of 390 schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in MAAP tests are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 71.8% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 57.7%. The school also has a relatively balanced racial composition, with 42.28% White and 42.93% African American students, which is notable compared to some nearby schools with more homogeneous populations.

Another key factor that sets Oak Grove Elementary apart is its extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite this challenge, the school has shown significant academic improvement over time, moving from a ranking of 417 out of 418 Mississippi elementary schools in 2010-2011 to its current ranking of 86 out of 390. This dramatic improvement suggests that the school has implemented effective strategies to support student learning. In comparison, nearby schools like Dixie Attendance Center and Earl Travillion Attendance Center in the Forrest County School District have lower academic performance and rankings.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

70 Leaf Lane
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

(601) 264-9764

District: Lamar County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
86^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,577

Students who attend Oak Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Oak Grove Middle School
High:	Oak Grove High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 747

Racial breakdown:

African American:

44.8%

White:

41.2%

Two or more races:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oak Grove Elementary ranks better than 77.9% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 3^rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Lamar County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.32. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (44.8%), White (41.2%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elementary is 11, which is the 3^rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Lamar County School District. (See more...)

Compare Oak Grove Elementary employs 67.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Grove Elementary is $10,577. 4 elementary schools in the Lamar County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lamar County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lamar County School District 23^rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oak Grove Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2011	0.28	417^th	418	0.2%
2023	70.50	103^rd	377	72.7%
2024	75.32	86^th	390	77.9%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Oak Grove Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	913	164	19	9	1	n/a	n/a	1106
2002	943	190	20	19	3	n/a	n/a	1175
2003	943	190	20	19	3	n/a	n/a	1175
2004	1045	246	21	31	2	n/a	n/a	1345
2005	1023	281	22	40	0	n/a	n/a	1366
2006	1032	353	26	61	1	n/a	n/a	1473
2007	1061	379	32	54	1	n/a	n/a	1527
2008	501	203	21	37	3	n/a	n/a	765
2009	492	255	23	37	2	0	0	809
2010	535	281	23	31	1	0	15	886
2011	562	291	27	37	1	0	25	943
2012	573	302	23	31	0	0	42	971
2013	575	358	25	46	1	0	56	1061
2014	438	274	15	45	1	0	35	808
2015	408	256	15	43	1	3	17	743
2016	388	276	22	53	0	2	24	765
2017	366	297	23	64	1	3	29	783
2018	351	286	18	55	2	3	31	746
2019	324	302	22	49	1	1	29	728
2020	342	300	15	46	0	3	45	751
2021	314	271	11	46	1	2	58	703
2022	329	273	9	56	2	0	55	724
2023	323	328	18	28	1	0	66	764
2024	308	335	16	24	0	0	64	747

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	1106	64.0	17.3	33.5
2002	1175	68.3	17.2	37.9
2003	1175	68.3	17.2	37.9
2004	1345	76.3	17.6	36.1
2005	1366	64.7	21.1	35.7
2006	1473	72.6	20.3	38.8
2007	1527	83.6	18.3	41.3
2008	765	47.0	16.3	43.7
2009	809	46.2	17.5	48.9
2010	886	49.8	17.7	49.8
2011	943	49.2	19.1	51.9
2012	971	50.7	19.1	52.2
2013	1061	54.9	19.3	54.3
2014	808	37.9	21.3	58.8
2015	743	41.0	18.1	58.3
2016	765	44.0	17.3	59.6
2017	783	48.5	16.1	63
2018	746	47.8	15.6	61.7
2019	728	52.5	13.8	59.8
2020	751	50.8	14.7	58.5
2021	703	50.6	13.8	99.6
2022	724	55.8	12.9	99.6
2023	764	66.2	11.5	99.6
2024	747	67.8	11.0	55.6

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	1106	64.0	17.3	33.5
2002	1175	68.3	17.2	37.9
2003	1175	68.3	17.2	37.9
2004	1345	76.3	17.6	36.1
2005	1366	64.7	21.1	35.7
2006	1473	72.6	20.3	38.8
2007	1527	83.6	18.3	41.3
2008	765	47.0	16.3	43.7
2009	809	46.2	17.5	48.9
2010	886	49.8	17.7	49.8
2011	943	49.2	19.1	51.9
2012	971	50.7	19.1	52.2
2013	1061	54.9	19.3	54.3
2014	808	37.9	21.3	58.8
2015	743	41.0	18.1	58.3
2016	765	44.0	17.3	59.6
2017	783	48.5	16.1	63
2018	746	47.8	15.6	61.7
2019	728	52.5	13.8	59.8
2020	751	50.8	14.7	58.5
2021	703	50.6	13.8	99.6
2022	724	55.8	12.9	99.6
2023	764	66.2	11.5	99.6
2024	747	67.8	11.0	55.6

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

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,864
2018	$8,626
2019	$8,822
2020	$10,093
2021	$10,336
2022	$10,577

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Grove Elementary

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	728	764	4.9%
African American	302	328	8.6%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	22	18	18.2%
Hispanic	49	28	42.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	324	323	0.3%
Two or More Races	29	66	127.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.8%	99.6%	39.9%

Schools Near Oak Grove Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)						MAAP Mathematics (2024)						MAAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Oak Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	70 Leaf Lane	Hattiesburg	39402	Forrest County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 264-9764	747	68	11.0	55.6%	308 (41.2%)	335 (44.8%)	24 (3.2%)	16 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (8.6%)	75.3	86^th of 390 public elementary schools	77.9%		70.5	103^rd of 377 public elementary schools	72.7%	17	71.8	69.1	56.0				64.6	61.8	72.0				73.8		$10,577
Bellevue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1760 Old Highway 24	Hattiesburg	39402	Forrest County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 264-6724	1,179	95	12.3	61.0%	469 (39.8%)	485 (41.1%)	122 (10.3%)	14 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	85 (7.2%)	70.6	110^th of 390 public elementary schools	71.8%					(n/a)	69.9	70.8	63.6				58.1	57.1	51.6				74.8		$10,202
Longleaf Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5279 W. 4th Street	Hattiesburg	39402	Forrest County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 264-3858	751	65	11.5	55.9%	276 (36.8%)	361 (48.1%)	19 (2.5%)	30 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (8.4%)	75.7	83^rd of 390 public elementary schools	78.7%		83	49^th of 377 public elementary schools	87.0%	34	79.2	70.1	55.6				70.2	58.1	53.6				82.8		$10,769
Thames Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Jamestown Road	Hattiesburg	39402	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 582-6655	537	44	12.1	100.0%	23 (4.3%)	461 (85.8%)	14 (2.6%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.3%)	58.9	159^th of 390 public elementary schools	59.2%		48.2	190^th of 377 public elementary schools	49.6%	31	51.8	56.5	65.2				54.2	49.3	46.3				81.2		$12,795
Woodley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2006 O Ferrell St	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 583-8112	461	32	14.6	100.0%	52 (11.3%)	287 (62.3%)	98 (21.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.2%)	75.9	81^st of 390 public elementary schools	79.2%		72.6	88^th of 377 public elementary schools	76.7%	7	66.6	59.5	59.7				71.8	63.8	59.7				85.1		$11,236
Grace Christian Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2207 W 7th Street	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 583-0662	345	25	14.0	100.0%	8 (2.3%)	306 (88.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.8%)	67.6	123^rd of 390 public elementary schools	68.5%		65.7	118^th of 377 public elementary schools	68.7%	5	59.2	46.0	60.5				69.4	60.0	65.1				81.4		$11,615
Rawls Springs Attendance Center	Public	PK, KG-6	10 Archie Smith Road	Hattiesburg	39402	Forrest County	Forrest County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 268-2217	215	25	8.6	83.7%	40 (18.6%)	138 (64.2%)	11 (5.1%)	14 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.6%)	56.9	168^th of 390 public elementary schools	56.9%		46.8	198^th of 377 public elementary schools	47.5%	30	56.3	45.5	44.0	48.0			67.7	40.9	52.0	56.0			76.0		$12,825
Rowan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Martin Luther King Drive	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 583-0960	388	29	13.4	100.0%	2 (0.5%)	367 (94.6%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	78.7	67^th of 390 public elementary schools	82.8%		74.6	83^rd of 377 public elementary schools	78.0%	16	47.6	69.4	66.7				81.0	69.3	66.7				89.4		$12,738
Hawkins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 Ida Ave.	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 583-4311	289	26	10.9	100.0%	8 (2.8%)	200 (69.2%)	67 (23.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	49.9	205^th of 390 public elementary schools	47.4%		51.6	174^th of 377 public elementary schools	53.8%	31	54.6	40.0	46.9				50.0	40.0	71.9				78.1		$12,343
Dixie Attendance Center	Public	PK, KG-8	790 Elks Lake Road	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Forrest County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 582-4890	507	43	11.8	66.3%	282 (55.6%)	157 (31.0%)	20 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (9.3%)	82	55^th of 390 public elementary schools	85.9%		73.8	85^th of 377 public elementary schools	77.5%	30	75.4	64.7	74.5	42.1	57.1	44.8	82.1	70.5	70.2	57.9	74.6	50.0	85.1	60.4	$12,740

Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Grove Elementary

What schools do graduates of Oak Grove Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Oak Grove Middle School
High : Oak Grove High School

What district is Oak Grove Elementary in?

Lamar County School District

How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 747 students attended Oak Grove Elementary.

Is Oak Grove Elementary a good school?

Oak Grove Elementary ranks 86^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Oak Grove Elementary?

Students at Oak Grove Elementary are 45% African American, 41% White, 9% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

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