Oak Grove Elementary

www.oakgrove.dpsnc.net/

472 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oak Grove Elementary School, located on Wake Forest Road in Durham, North Carolina, is a public school operating under the Durham Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern instructional practices to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community places a strong value on parental involvement and community engagement to enrich the educational experience. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to inclusive education, Oak Grove strives to cultivate a welcoming culture where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their potential. Families interested in specific programs, school calendars, or enrollment procedures can find detailed resources and up-to-date information on the school’s official website.

472

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	201
Black	214
Asian	5
Two or More	23

Black
214 (45.3 %)
Hispanic
201 (42.6 %)
White
29 (6.1 %)
Two or More
23 (4.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)

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:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3960
Website:	http://www.oakgrove.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	392
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

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 71