Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Latta Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 50% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Latta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Latta Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Latta 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 Latta 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
#213 out of 1680 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
31%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
38%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
21%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Latta Elementary School's ranking?
Latta Elementary School is ranked #213 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Latta Elementary School often compared to?
Latta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ada Ec Center, Homer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Latta Elementary School?
486 students attend Latta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Latta Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are American Indian, 21% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Latta Elementary School?
Latta Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Latta Elementary School offer ?
Latta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Latta Elementary School part of?
Latta Elementary School is part of Latta School District.
School Reviews
2 3/7/2011
a. academic quality horrid for children with add or adhd
b. only activities for basketball baseball or rich kids
c. only for rich or teachers children
d. horrid lunchroom and entire school site terriable
e. not allowed unless rich or running school functions due to if your child sets at the dumb table
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