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Oak Grove Elementary School

9000 Tiger Cub Trail
Bessemer, AL 35023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Oak Grove Elementary School ranked #350 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #424 in 2022 and consistently remaining within the top 30% of state public schools over recent years.
Math proficiency was 48% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 48%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 25% and 29%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew to 575 students in 2023, a steady increase from 521 in 2021; minority enrollment was 8%, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 46%, reflecting socioeconomic shifts.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, maintaining consistent staffing levels around 32–35 teachers in recent years.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 30% in AL
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Oak Grove Elementary School's student population of 575 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
10 acres
School Mascot
Tiger Cub

School Rankings

Oak Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Grove Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#350 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
48%
30%
48%
47%
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
3%
32%
White
92%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Tiger Cub
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Grove Elementary School is ranked #350 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Oak Grove Elementary School?
575 students attend Oak Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Oak Grove Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Grove Elementary School?
Oak Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Grove Elementary School offer ?
Oak Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Grove Elementary School part of?
Oak Grove Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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