Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

Summary:

Locust Grove Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 2-5 in Locust Grove, Oklahoma, with a student population of 326. The school faces significant challenges, with test scores and overall performance below state averages, a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and a declining ranking over the past decade.

Locust Grove Upper Elementary has a notably higher percentage of Native American students (36.81%) compared to the state average, but its test scores are generally lower across subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 27% in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 34%. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined from 3 stars out of 5 in 2008-2009 to 0 stars in the most recent school year, suggesting its performance has not kept pace with the state's overall educational progress. Additionally, the school's spending per student ($7,979 in 2018-2019) is lower than the state average, which may contribute to its challenges in improving student outcomes.

Locust Grove Upper Elementary's performance is similar to or slightly worse than other nearby schools in the region, such as Leach Public School and Chouteau Elementary School, which also have low test scores and high percentages of economically disadvantaged students. Addressing the issues at Locust Grove Upper Elementary will require a comprehensive approach that addresses the unique needs of the school's diverse student population and the underlying factors contributing to its underperformance.


Detail:

Public 2-5

 720 N Hwy 82
       Locust Grove, OK  74352-4352


(918) 803-4300

District: Locust Grove

SchoolDigger Rank:
261st of 276 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,129 Help


Students who attend Locust Grove Upper Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Locust Grove Middle School
High:    Locust Grove High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  326

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
36.8%
White:
34.7%
Two or more races:
24.2%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.6% Help


 See top rated Oklahoma elementary schools

 Compare Locust Grove Upper Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Locust Grove Upper Elementary School ranks worse than 94.6% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.16. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at Locust Grove Upper Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (36.8%), White (34.7%), two or more races (24.2%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 66.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Locust Grove Upper Elementary School is 16.3. (See more...)
Help
Compare Locust Grove Upper Elementary School employs 20 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Locust Grove Upper Elementary School is $10,129.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Locust Grove:

SchoolDigger ranks Locust Grove 191st of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Locust Grove Upper Elementary School?

Rank History for Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 65.96 264th 840 68.6%
2010 41.94 562nd 845 33.5%
2011 61.35 344th 846 59.3%
2015 27.18 728th 957 23.9%
2016 31.47 376th 498 24.5%
2017 26.16 341st 407 16.2%
2018 33.85 309th 406 23.9%
2019 14.96 378th 411 8.0%
2021 36.24 425th 646 34.2%
2023 18.16 261st 276 5.4%
See the entire list of Oklahoma Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.65 363rd 506 28.3%
See the entire list of Best Oklahoma Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.36 21st 50 58.0%
See the entire list of Best Oklahoma Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.98 54th 79 31.6%
See the entire list of Best Oklahoma Elementary Schools for Native American Students!

Rank History for White students at Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.71 307th 403 23.8%
See the entire list of Best Oklahoma Elementary Schools for White Students!

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Locust Grove Upper Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Locust Grove Upper Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Locust Grove Upper Elementary School, submit a rating!



No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 113 0 0 3 195 n/a n/a 0 311
2003 113 0 0 3 195 n/a n/a 0 311
2004 99 0 0 3 209 n/a n/a 0 311
2005 75 1 0 6 214 n/a n/a 0 296
2006 97 0 0 2 205 n/a n/a 0 304
2007 75 0 0 7 255 n/a n/a 0 337
2008 122 0 1 11 337 n/a n/a 0 471
2009 135 0 1 8 309 n/a n/a 0 453
2010 149 1 5 6 294 n/a n/a 0 455
2011 162 0 3 2 274 4 0 0 445
2012 154 3 4 6 213 1 39 0 420
2013 146 1 3 13 201 1 54 0 419
2014 142 2 2 11 204 0 52 0 413
2015 133 2 2 15 190 0 59 0 401
2016 151 1 2 0 193 0 77 0 424
2017 146 1 1 9 167 0 66 0 390
2018 141 1 1 10 177 0 74 0 404
2019 138 2 1 13 169 0 72 0 395
2020 120 2 0 20 153 0 60 0 355
2021 117 2 1 16 140 0 67 0 343
2022 117 2 2 13 136 0 78 0 348
2023 113 0 2 12 120 0 79 0 326

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 Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 311 12.5 24.9 80.4
2003 311 12.5 24.9 80.4
2004 311 20.0 15.6 75.9
2005 296 23.0 12.9 75
2006 304 25.0 12.2 74
2007 337 25.6 13.2 73
2008 471 32.5 14.5 70.9
2009 453 30.7 14.8 73.5
2010 455 31.5 14.4 79.1
2011 445 30.0 14.8 88.1
2012 420 28.0 15.0 79.8
2013 419 26.1 16.0 80.7
2014 413 25.9 15.9 77
2015 401 26.0 15.4 100
2016 424 24.0 17.6 100
2017 390 24.2 16.0 100
2018 404 23.6 17.0 100
2019 395 24.6 16.0 70.6
2020 355 23.5 15.0 67.3
2021 343 22.2 15.3 69.7
2022 348 22.2 15.6 67.2
2023 326 20.0 16.3 66.6

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 Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 311 12.5 24.9 80.4
2003 311 12.5 24.9 80.4
2004 311 20.0 15.6 75.9
2005 296 23.0 12.9 75
2006 304 25.0 12.2 74
2007 337 25.6 13.2 73
2008 471 32.5 14.5 70.9
2009 453 30.7 14.8 73.5
2010 455 31.5 14.4 79.1
2011 445 30.0 14.8 88.1
2012 420 28.0 15.0 79.8
2013 419 26.1 16.0 80.7
2014 413 25.9 15.9 77
2015 401 26.0 15.4 100
2016 424 24.0 17.6 100
2017 390 24.2 16.0 100
2018 404 23.6 17.0 100
2019 395 24.6 16.0 70.6
2020 355 23.5 15.0 67.3
2021 343 22.2 15.3 69.7
2022 348 22.2 15.6 67.2
2023 326 20.0 16.3 66.6

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 Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,979
2020 $8,672
2021 $9,055
2022 $10,475
2023 $10,129

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 378th of 411 Elementary schoolsRanks 261st of 276 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Locust Grove Upper Elementary School)4527
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Locust Grove)4527
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)4334
 9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Locust Grove Upper Elementary School)3224
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Locust Grove)3224
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3835
 3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Locust Grove Upper Elementary School)2332
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Locust Grove)2332
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3026
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students395326
 17.5%
African American20
 100%
American Indian169120
 29%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1312
 7.7%
Pacific Islander00
White138113
 18.1%
Two or More Races7279
 9.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.6%66.6%
 4.1%


Schools Near Locust Grove Upper Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

Locust Grove Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.4% of Oklahoma elementary schools.

Students who attend Locust Grove Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Locust Grove Middle School
High : Locust Grove High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 326 students attended Locust Grove Upper Elementary School.

Students at Locust Grove Upper Elementary School are 37% American Indian, 35% White, 24% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


Rate Locust Grove Upper Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Locust Grove Upper Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
s12_401800002323 retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.
None retrieved from Database in 30 milliseconds.