Serving 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Ross Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Ross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John Ross Elementary School's student population of 670 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Ross Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Ross Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#118 out of 1680 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
9%
8%
White
58%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Ross Elementary School's ranking?
John Ross Elementary School is ranked #118 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend John Ross Elementary School?
670 students attend John Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of John Ross Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Ross Elementary School?
John Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Ross Elementary School offer ?
John Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Ross Elementary School part of?
John Ross Elementary School is part of Edmond School District.
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