Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, John Glenn 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Glenn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John Glenn Elementary School's student population of 408 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Glenn 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 John Glenn Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1595 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
46%
20%
Black
22%
8%
White
15%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Glenn Elementary School's ranking?
John Glenn Elementary School is ranked #1595 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend John Glenn Elementary School?
408 students attend John Glenn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of John Glenn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Glenn Elementary School?
John Glenn Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Glenn Elementary School offer ?
John Glenn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is John Glenn Elementary School part of?
John Glenn Elementary School is part of Western Heights School District.
In what neighborhood is John Glenn Elementary School located?
John Glenn Elementary School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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