Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Northwest Heights 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Northwest Heights Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northwest Heights 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 Northwest Heights 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
#109 out of 1680 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
20%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
45%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
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 is Northwest Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Northwest Heights Elementary School is ranked #109 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Northwest Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Northwest Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Irving Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Northwest Heights Elementary School?
490 students attend Northwest Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Northwest Heights Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Heights Elementary School?
Northwest Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Northwest Heights Elementary School offer ?
Northwest Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Northwest Heights Elementary School part of?
Northwest Heights Elementary School is part of Durant School District.
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