OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

paragould.k12.ar.us

249 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

Oak Grove Elementary School is a public school located in Paragould, Arkansas, serving students within the Paragould School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for elementary-aged children, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and community involvement. As part of a smaller school district, Oak Grove emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work to prepare students for the transition to middle school through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school is committed to the mission of the Paragould School District, which prioritizes student achievement and effective communication between faculty, parents, and the community. By utilizing resources such as their official website, the school maintains transparency regarding its academic programs, school calendar, and administrative policies. Oak Grove serves as a central hub for families in the northern Paragould area, fostering a sense of local identity and a collaborative approach to student success.

249

Total Students

13.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

108.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	13
Black	11
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	2

White
204 (81.9 %)
Two or More
19 (7.6 %)
Hispanic
13 (5.2 %)
Black
11 (4.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PARAGOULD SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)586-0439
Website:	http://paragould.k12.ar.us
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 74