Serving 47 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hardesty 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% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hardesty Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hardesty Elementary School's student population of 47 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hardesty 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 Hardesty Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#1458 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
70%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
28%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardesty Elementary School's ranking?
Hardesty Elementary School is ranked #1458 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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Hardesty Elementary School?
47 students attend Hardesty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hardesty Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hardesty Elementary School?
Hardesty Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hardesty Elementary School offer ?
Hardesty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hardesty Elementary School part of?
Hardesty Elementary School is part of Hardesty School District.
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