Serving 524 students in grades 2-4, General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (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 16:1 is equal to 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: 2-4
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School's student population of 524 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
General Thomas P Stafford 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 General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#352 out of 1680 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
62%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School's ranking?
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School is ranked #352 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?
45-49% 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 General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School?
524 students attend General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School?
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School offer ?
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School part of?
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School is part of Weatherford School District.
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