Serving 490 students in grades 1-2, Herald Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Herald Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Herald Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
9%
11%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
23%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% OK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% OK state average).
How many students attend Herald Elementary School?
490 students attend Herald Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Herald Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herald Elementary School?
Herald Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Herald Elementary School offer ?
Herald Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Herald Elementary School part of?
Herald Elementary School is part of Collinsville School District.
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