Serving 467 students in grades 5-6, Guthrie Upper 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 19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is equal to 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 42% 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: 5-6
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guthrie Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Guthrie Upper Elementary School's student population of 467 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Guthrie Upper 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 Guthrie Upper Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1016 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
6%
8%
White
58%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guthrie Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Guthrie Upper Elementary School is ranked #1016 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Guthrie Upper Elementary School often compared to?
Guthrie Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coyle Elementary School, Fogarty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Guthrie Upper Elementary School?
467 students attend Guthrie Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Guthrie Upper Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guthrie Upper Elementary School?
Guthrie Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Guthrie Upper Elementary School offer ?
Guthrie Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Guthrie Upper Elementary School part of?
Guthrie Upper Elementary School is part of Guthrie School District.
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