Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

Summary:

Locust Grove Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 2-5 in Locust Grove, Oklahoma, with a student population of 326. The school faces significant challenges, with test scores and overall performance below state averages, a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and a declining ranking over the past decade.

Locust Grove Upper Elementary has a notably higher percentage of Native American students (36.81%) compared to the state average, but its test scores are generally lower across subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 27% in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 34%. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined from 3 stars out of 5 in 2008-2009 to 0 stars in the most recent school year, suggesting its performance has not kept pace with the state's overall educational progress. Additionally, the school's spending per student ($7,979 in 2018-2019) is lower than the state average, which may contribute to its challenges in improving student outcomes.

Locust Grove Upper Elementary's performance is similar to or slightly worse than other nearby schools in the region, such as Leach Public School and Chouteau Elementary School, which also have low test scores and high percentages of economically disadvantaged students. Addressing the issues at Locust Grove Upper Elementary will require a comprehensive approach that addresses the unique needs of the school's diverse student population and the underlying factors contributing to its underperformance.

Detail:

Public 2-5

720 N Hwy 82
Locust Grove, OK 74352-4352

(918) 803-4300

District: Locust Grove

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,129

Students who attend Locust Grove Upper Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Locust Grove Middle School
High:	Locust Grove High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 304

Racial breakdown:

White:

35.2%

American Indian:

35.2%

Two or more races:

25.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Locust Grove Upper Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.16. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Locust Grove Upper Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (35.2%), White (35.2%), two or more races (25.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Locust Grove Upper Elementary School is 15. (See more...)

Compare Locust Grove Upper Elementary School employs 20.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Locust Grove Upper Elementary School is $10,129.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Locust Grove Upper Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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Rank History for Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	65.96	264^th	840	68.6%
2010	41.94	562^nd	845	33.5%
2011	61.35	344^th	846	59.3%
2015	27.18	728^th	957	23.9%
2016	31.47	376^th	498	24.5%
2017	26.16	341^st	407	16.2%
2018	33.85	309^th	406	23.9%
2019	14.96	378^th	411	8.0%
2021	36.24	425^th	646	34.2%
2023	18.16	261^st	276	5.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	34.65	363^rd	506	28.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	68.36	21^st	50	58.0%

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Rank History for Native American students at Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	37.98	54^th	79	31.6%

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Rank History for White students at Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	32.71	307^th	403	23.8%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	113	0	0	3	195	n/a	n/a	311
2003	113	0	0	3	195	n/a	n/a	311
2004	99	0	0	3	209	n/a	n/a	311
2005	75	1	0	6	214	n/a	n/a	296
2006	97	0	0	2	205	n/a	n/a	304
2007	75	0	0	7	255	n/a	n/a	337
2008	122	0	1	11	337	n/a	n/a	471
2009	135	0	1	8	309	n/a	n/a	453
2010	149	1	5	6	294	n/a	n/a	455
2011	162	0	3	2	274	4	0	445
2012	154	3	4	6	213	1	39	420
2013	146	1	3	13	201	1	54	419
2014	142	2	2	11	204	0	52	413
2015	133	2	2	15	190	0	59	401
2016	151	1	2	0	193	0	77	424
2017	146	1	1	9	167	0	66	390
2018	141	1	1	10	177	0	74	404
2019	138	2	1	13	169	0	72	395
2020	120	2	0	20	153	0	60	355
2021	117	2	1	16	140	0	67	343
2022	117	2	2	13	136	0	78	348
2023	113	0	2	12	120	0	79	326
2024	107	0	4	9	107	0	77	304

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	311	12.5	24.9	80.4
2003	311	12.5	24.9	80.4
2004	311	20.0	15.6	75.9
2005	296	23.0	12.9	75
2006	304	25.0	12.2	74
2007	337	25.6	13.2	73
2008	471	32.5	14.5	70.9
2009	453	30.7	14.8	73.5
2010	455	31.5	14.4	79.1
2011	445	30.0	14.8	88.1
2012	420	28.0	15.0	79.8
2013	419	26.1	16.0	80.7
2014	413	25.9	15.9	77
2015	401	26.0	15.4	100
2016	424	24.0	17.6	100
2017	390	24.2	16.0	100
2018	404	23.6	17.0	100
2019	395	24.6	16.0	70.6
2020	355	23.5	15.0	67.3
2021	343	22.2	15.3	69.7
2022	348	22.2	15.6	67.2
2023	326	20.0	16.3	66.6
2024	304	20.1	15.0	77.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	311	12.5	24.9	80.4
2003	311	12.5	24.9	80.4
2004	311	20.0	15.6	75.9
2005	296	23.0	12.9	75
2006	304	25.0	12.2	74
2007	337	25.6	13.2	73
2008	471	32.5	14.5	70.9
2009	453	30.7	14.8	73.5
2010	455	31.5	14.4	79.1
2011	445	30.0	14.8	88.1
2012	420	28.0	15.0	79.8
2013	419	26.1	16.0	80.7
2014	413	25.9	15.9	77
2015	401	26.0	15.4	100
2016	424	24.0	17.6	100
2017	390	24.2	16.0	100
2018	404	23.6	17.0	100
2019	395	24.6	16.0	70.6
2020	355	23.5	15.0	67.3
2021	343	22.2	15.3	69.7
2022	348	22.2	15.6	67.2
2023	326	20.0	16.3	66.6
2024	304	20.1	15.0	77.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,979
2020	$8,672
2021	$9,055
2022	$10,475
2023	$10,129

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 378^th of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 261^st of 276 Elementary schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Locust Grove Upper Elementary School)	45	27	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Locust Grove)	45	27	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Locust Grove Upper Elementary School)	32	24	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Locust Grove)	32	24	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Locust Grove Upper Elementary School)	23	32	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Locust Grove)	23	32	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	30	26	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	395	326	17.5%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	169	120	29%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	13	12	7.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	138	113	18.1%
Two or More Races	72	79	9.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.6%	66.6%	4.1%

Schools Near Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)			OSTP Mathematics (2024)			OSTP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	Total
Locust Grove Upper Elementary School	Public	2-5	720 N Hwy 82	Locust Grove	74352	Mayes County	Locust Grove	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 803-4300	304	20	15.0	77.3%	107 (35.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	4 (1.3%)	107 (35.2%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (25.3%)								(n/a)	47.0				37.0			$10,129
Locust Grove Early Lrning Center	Public	PK, KG-1	695 E Joe Koelsch	Locust Grove	74352	Mayes County	Locust Grove	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 803-4213	215	17	12.7	74.9%	75 (34.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.7%)	2 (0.9%)	83 (38.6%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (20.9%)								(n/a)								$13,039
Salina Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	907 North Saltwell	Salina	74365	Mayes County	Salina	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 434-5300	358	27	13.2	84.1%	106 (29.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	3 (0.8%)	145 (40.5%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (27.1%)								(n/a)	37.0							$13,610
Peggs Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	10821 West Hickory Ave	Peggs	74441	Cherokee County	Peggs	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 598-3412	176	15	11.5	76.7%	41 (23.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	115 (65.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.1%)								(n/a)				47.0				$15,721
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1635 S Elliott	Pryor	74361	Mayes County	Pryor	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 825-0653	620	49	12.7	64.7%	248 (40.0%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	164 (26.5%)	0 (0.0%)	159 (25.6%)	34.8	282^nd of 389 public elementary schools	27.5%		29.2	214^th of 276 public elementary schools	22.5%	68		39.0			29.0	65.0		$15,957
Chouteau Elementary School	Public	2-4	521 North Mccracken	Chouteau	74337	Mayes County	Chouteau-Mazie	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 476-8337	169	15	11.6	75.7%	79 (46.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.5%)	6 (3.6%)	32 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (24.3%)								(n/a)				41.0				$16,957
Chouteau-Mazie Ec Center	Public	PK, KG-1	521 North Mccracken	Chouteau	74337	Mayes County	Chouteau-Mazie	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 476-6551	142	13	10.7	80.3%	82 (57.7%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.8%)	1 (0.7%)	29 (20.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (17.6%)								(n/a)								$14,608
Wickliffe Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	11176 East 470	Salina	74365	Mayes County	Wickliffe	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 434-5558	111	10	11.4	95.5%	19 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (74.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.3%)								(n/a)								$12,672
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 S E 6th	Pryor	74361	Mayes County	Pryor	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 825-1374	284	21	13.3	58.1%	108 (38.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.3%)	2 (0.7%)	76 (26.8%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (29.2%)	38.6	261^st of 389 public elementary schools	32.9%					(n/a)	61.0	52.0		35.0				$14,813
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 N Elliott	Pryor	74361	Mayes County	Pryor	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 825-3523	527	39	13.4	53.9%	225 (42.7%)	2 (0.4%)	31 (5.9%)	2 (0.4%)	136 (25.8%)	0 (0.0%)	131 (24.9%)	41.7	242^nd of 389 public elementary schools	37.8%		52.3	119^th of 276 public elementary schools	56.9%	123	55.0	36.0	53.0	28.0	43.0	64.0	59.0	$13,374

Frequently Asked Questions about Locust Grove Upper Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Locust Grove Upper Elementary School?

Students at Locust Grove Upper Elementary School are 35% White, 35% American Indian, 25% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Locust Grove Upper Elementary School in?

Locust Grove

What schools do graduates of Locust Grove Upper Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Locust Grove Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Locust Grove Middle School
High : Locust Grove High School

How many students attend Locust Grove Upper Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 304 students attended Locust Grove Upper Elementary School.

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