Oak Grove Elementary School

West Carroll Parish
206 Tiger Drive
Oak Grove, LA 71263
489 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Oak Grove Elementary School, located at 206 Tiger Drive in Oak Grove, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community in West Carroll Parish. As part of the public school system, the school is dedicated to providing core academic instruction to students in the primary grades, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social development. The school’s identity is closely tied to its mascot, the "Tiger," which reflects the pride and community spirit often associated with the local school district.

Beyond academics, Oak Grove Elementary functions as a central hub for families in the area, offering a structured environment designed to prepare young learners for middle school success. The school focuses on building a supportive culture where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives. By prioritizing both educational standards and student well-being, the school plays a vital role in the long-term development of the children residing in the Oak Grove region.
489
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    369 (75.5 %)
  • Black
    84 (17.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (5.1 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • 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: N/A
District: West Carroll Parish
Phone: (318)428-4810
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 327
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 78
Kindergarten 64
Grade 1 69
Grade 2 91
Grade 3 69
Grade 4 67
Grade 5 51
Gender Ratio