Summary:
West Carroll Parish is home to one elementary school, Oak Grove Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 with 523 students in the Oak Grove area. This school stands out as a strong performer within the West Carroll Parish district, which is ranked 63rd out of 116 districts in Louisiana. Oak Grove Elementary has earned a consistent 3-star rating over the past three years, placing it in the 51st percentile statewide, and it significantly outperforms both district and state averages in key academic areas.
In the 2025-2026 school year, Oak Grove Elementary achieved a 70% proficiency rate in both Mathematics and English Language Arts, matching or exceeding the state averages of 62% and 70%, respectively. This is particularly impressive given that over 71% of students are economically disadvantaged, highlighting the school's effective instructional programs. The school also excels in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 14.1% for 2024-2025, far better than the district average of 21.9% and the state average of 22.5%. However, a notable weakness is in Social Studies, where the school's 47% proficiency rate falls below both the district (49%) and state (55%) averages, with 5th graders showing the largest gap at 43%.
While Oak Grove Elementary has seen a slight decline in its state ranking over the past three years—from the 58th percentile to the 51st percentile—it has maintained its 3-star rating, indicating it remains a solidly above-average school. The school's student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1 is reasonable for the area. Overall, Oak Grove Elementary is a standout school in West Carroll Parish, delivering strong academic results in core subjects and fostering high student engagement, despite the challenges of serving a high-poverty population. Parents can feel confident that this school provides a supportive and effective learning environment for elementary-aged children.
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