Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Del City 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 10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Del City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Del City Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Del City 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 Del City Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
#1405 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
25%
8%
White
31%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
19%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Del City Elementary School's ranking?
Del City Elementary School is ranked #1405 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Del City Elementary School?
516 students attend Del City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Del City Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Del City Elementary School?
Del City Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Del City Elementary School offer ?
Del City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Del City Elementary School part of?
Del City Elementary School is part of Midwest City-Del City School District.
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