Serving 735 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John W Rex Charter Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John W Rex Charter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
John W Rex Charter Elementary School's student population of 735 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John W Rex Charter Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John W Rex Charter Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#329 out of 1680 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
18%
8%
White
37%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John W Rex Charter Elementary School's ranking?
John W Rex Charter Elementary School is ranked #329 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are John W Rex Charter Elementary School often compared to?
John W Rex Charter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dove Science Academy Elementary School, classen Middle School of advanced studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend John W Rex Charter Elementary School?
735 students attend John W Rex Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of John W Rex Charter Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John W Rex Charter Elementary School?
John W Rex Charter Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does John W Rex Charter Elementary School offer ?
John W Rex Charter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is John W Rex Charter Elementary School part of?
John W Rex Charter Elementary School is part of John W Rex Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is John W Rex Charter Elementary School located?
John W Rex Charter 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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