Located at 479 Oak Dr., Oak Grove Elementary is a part of the Oak Grove community in Lexington County, South Carolina. It teaches students in preschool through fifth grade empowering these young learners to be kind, work hard and be brave. The school’s mission is to cultivate a caring community where all learners can become communicators, collaborators, creators and critical thinkers.
The school has earned a high rating, and it is on par with the state average for the student-to-teacher ratio, with 15 students to every one teacher. This helps to keep class sizes smaller and more personalized. Oak Grove’s top subjects for students are social studies, math, science and English.
Oak Grove school administrators have created a unique program called ‘I Got Caught’ to celebrate students in any grade for putting its motto into action.
Educators at the school are ready for another year of learning and teaching as they welcome returning students and new ones coming to the neighborhood.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
479 Oak Dr,
Lexington, SC
Lexington County School District One
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Niche Grade
B+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
66%
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Math Proficiency
46%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
56
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Full Time Teachers
56
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Teachers in First or Second Year
2.1%
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GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
334:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.2%
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Female
47.8%
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White
52.5%
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Hispanic
19.2%
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Black
17.1%
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Two or more races
8.7%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/30/2014
This school is absolutely wonderful. The administration, teachers and support staff go above and beyond to help your children succeed. They are a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and Leader In Me school.
9/30/2014
They offer a walking club, afterschool program and running program.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/8/2022
OGE continues to place a priority on all of the right areas for me and my children.
5/24/2018
This school does not include families in any events to include field trips. We attended field day and I could not even sign a waiver so my 5 year old could participate. The school we attended for kindergarten included families in lots of events and this showed my child that the teacher and I knew ea...
3/20/2015
My son has ADHD with trauma and is in the 4th grade. Have spoken with the school guidance counselor and with his teachers and they have made his problems worse. I am currently trying to get him counseling and told the counselor about the RIF meeting and she said that the advice given was not good ad...
3/18/2015
I find the school to be pretty good. I wish they would have a foreign language department so the younger grades can learn a language. I had a problem with a teacher/counsler calling my child lazy in front of her peers because she did not want to give out books and walk around collecting them before...
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Attendance Zone
Average Home Value
$260,396
Median Lot Size
6,316 Sq Ft
% Renters
20%
Average Household Income
$70,974
% of College Grads
28.7%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,789 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- 8th to 12th
- Charter
- 11th to 12th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
Felton C. Benton Splash Pool and Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Gibson Pond Park
Pine Grove Sports Complex
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Parking Lot
Community Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Playground
Halleywood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Lexington County Tennis Complex
- Tennis
Oak Grove Sports Complex
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Oak Grove Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Lexington, SC, in the Oak Grove neighborhood, and is served by the Lexington County School District One in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 720 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Oak Grove Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $260,396. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northside Christian Academy, Gray Collegiate Academy, Midlands Technical College, and more. Learn more about what Lexington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oak Grove Elementary School.