Oak Grove Elementary School

www.jefcoed.com/OakGroveES

576 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oak Grove Elementary School, located at 9000 Tiger Cub Trail in Bessemer, Alabama, is a public school serving students within the Jefferson County School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that fosters student growth, character development, and foundational learning. The campus is home to the "Tiger Cubs," reflecting a strong sense of school spirit and community identity that permeates its daily operations and extracurricular involvement.

The school is committed to preparing young learners for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state educational standards. By utilizing the resources provided by the Jefferson County School District, Oak Grove Elementary emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional well-being of its students. Families and community members can stay connected with the school’s latest updates, academic calendars, and administrative information through their official website at http://oakgroveel.jefcoed.com/.

576

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	529
Hispanic	23
Black	14
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
529 (91.8%)
Hispanic
23 (4.0%)
Black
14 (2.4%)
Two or More
9 (1.6%)
American Indian
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:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(205)379-2450
Website:	http://www.jefcoed.com/OakGroveES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
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 36

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 103