Arthur Elementary School

5100 South Independence Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73119
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Arthur Elementary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arthur Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

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School Overview

Arthur Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
405 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Arthur Elementary 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 Arthur Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (OK)
#1398 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
25%
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6-9%
27%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
76%
20%
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Black
8%
8%
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White
8%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
14%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arthur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arthur Elementary School's ranking?
Arthur Elementary School is ranked #1398 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Arthur Elementary School often compared to?
Arthur Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Arthur Elementary School?
405 students attend Arthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Arthur Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arthur Elementary School?
Arthur Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arthur Elementary School offer ?
Arthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Arthur Elementary School part of?
Arthur Elementary School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is Arthur Elementary School located?
Arthur Elementary School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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