OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Oak Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Bessemer, AL with about 523 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, Oak Grove Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Oak Grove Elementary School, located at 9000 Tiger Cub Trail in Bessemer, Alabama, is a public school serving students within the Jefferson County School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that fosters student growth, character development, and foundational learning. The campus is home to the "Tiger Cubs," reflecting a strong sense of school spirit and community identity that permeates its daily operations and extracurricular involvement.

The school is committed to preparing young learners for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state educational standards. By utilizing the resources provided by the Jefferson County School District, Oak Grove Elementary emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional well-being of its students. Families and community members can stay connected with the school’s latest updates, academic calendars, and administrative information through their official website at http://oakgroveel.jefcoed.com/.

For more information, contact Oak Grove Elementary School at (205) 379-2450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9000 Tiger Cub Trail
Bessemer, AL 35023-7191
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OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Bessemer, AL with about 523 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Jefferson County
Total Students:
523
Teachers:
31.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 523 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.1%
Black or African American
3.3%
Two or more races
1.1%
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.