Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Allen-bowden Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Allen-bowden Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Allen-bowden Public School's student population of 277 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Allen-bowden Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allen-bowden Public School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1443 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
14%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
3%
8%
White
48%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
20%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allen-bowden Public School's ranking?
Allen-bowden Public School is ranked #1443 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Allen-bowden Public School often compared to?
Allen-bowden Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pretty Water Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Allen-bowden Public School?
277 students attend Allen-bowden Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Allen-bowden Public School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allen-bowden Public School?
Allen-bowden Public School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Allen-bowden Public School offer ?
Allen-bowden Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Allen-bowden Public School part of?
Allen-bowden Public School is part of Allen-Bowden School District.
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