Serving 176 students in grades 9-12, Elmore City-pernell High 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elmore City-pernell High School's student population of 176 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elmore City-pernell High 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 Elmore City-pernell High School is 0.47, 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
#1294 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
16%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
71%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmore City-pernell High School's ranking?
Elmore City-pernell High School is ranked #1294 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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elmore City-pernell High School?
The graduation rate of Elmore City-pernell High School is 80%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Elmore City-pernell High School?
176 students attend Elmore City-pernell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Elmore City-pernell High School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmore City-pernell High School?
Elmore City-pernell High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Elmore City-pernell High School offer ?
Elmore City-pernell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elmore City-pernell High School part of?
Elmore City-pernell High School is part of Elmore City-Pernell School District.
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