Serving 945 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Elgin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 945 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elgin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Elgin Elementary School's student population of 945 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
945 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elgin Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elgin Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#259 out of 1680 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
8%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
59%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elgin Elementary School's ranking?
Elgin Elementary School is ranked #259 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Elgin Elementary School?
945 students attend Elgin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Elgin Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elgin Elementary School?
Elgin Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Elgin Elementary School offer ?
Elgin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Elgin Elementary School part of?
Elgin Elementary School is part of Elgin School District.
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