Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gans 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gans Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gans Elementary School's student population of 239 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gans 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 Gans Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1357 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
38%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
51%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gans Elementary School's ranking?
Gans Elementary School is ranked #1357 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Gans Elementary School often compared to?
Gans Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Gans Elementary School?
239 students attend Gans Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gans Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gans Elementary School?
Gans Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gans Elementary School offer ?
Gans Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gans Elementary School part of?
Gans Elementary School is part of Gans School District.
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