Oak Grove Elementary

www.lamarcountyschools.org

758 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oak Grove Primary, located at 70 Leaf Lane in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is a dedicated educational institution serving the youngest students within the Lamar County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on establishing a strong academic and social foundation for children during their early formative years, typically catering to students in the early elementary grades. The school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment designed to help young learners develop essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills.

Operated under the umbrella of the Lamar County School District, Oak Grove Primary benefits from the resources and curriculum standards of a well-established regional school system. The school emphasizes community involvement and parental engagement, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students can thrive academically and personally. For those seeking information on enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs, the district’s official website provides comprehensive resources to support families and community members.

758

Total Students

58.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	44
Black	356
Asian	17
Two or More	49
American Indian	1

Black
356 (47.0%)
White
291 (38.4%)
Two or More
49 (6.5%)
Hispanic
44 (5.8%)
Asian
17 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Lamar County School District
Phone:	(601)264-9764
Website:	http://www.lamarcountyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	758
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 70

Kindergarten 123

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oak Grove Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	70
Kindergarten	123
Grade 1	116
Grade 2	121
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	111

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oak Grove Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	378	49.9%
Male	380	50.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th