Serving 753 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Elk City Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 38% 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-3
- Enrollment: 753 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elk City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Elk City Elementary School's student population of 753 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
753 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elk City Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elk City Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#501 out of 1680 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
3%
8%
White
62%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elk City Elementary School's ranking?
Elk City Elementary School is ranked #501 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Elk City Elementary School?
753 students attend Elk City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Elk City Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elk City Elementary School?
Elk City Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Elk City Elementary School offer ?
Elk City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Elk City Elementary School part of?
Elk City Elementary School is part of Elk City School District.
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