Oak Grove Elementary School

402 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Oak Grove Elementary School is a public school located in Montrose, Colorado, serving students in the Montrose County School District. Situated in a rural setting on Oak Grove Road, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community environment that emphasizes foundational academic development and personal growth. As part of a smaller school setting, it typically focuses on individualized attention, aiming to create a supportive transition for children as they navigate their early educational years.

The school is dedicated to providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for middle school while promoting social-emotional learning and community involvement. Being located in the Montrose area, Oak Grove often integrates the values of its surrounding community into its school culture, prioritizing parent engagement and a safe, inclusive atmosphere. Through its structured academic programs and dedicated teaching staff, Oak Grove Elementary strives to cultivate a lifelong love of learning among its young student body.

402

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	127
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
260 (64.7 %)
Hispanic
127 (31.6 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Montrose County School District Re-1J
Phone:	(970)249-6867
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 66