Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oklahoma Connections Academy 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 11% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oklahoma Connections Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Oklahoma Connections Academy Elementary School's student population of 419 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 1200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oklahoma Connections Academy 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 Oklahoma Connections Academy Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#1452 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
16:1
American Indian
9%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
13%
8%
White
47%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oklahoma Connections Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Oklahoma Connections Academy Elementary School is ranked #1452 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Oklahoma Connections Academy Elementary School?
419 students attend Oklahoma Connections Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Oklahoma Connections Academy Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oklahoma Connections Academy Elementary School?
Oklahoma Connections Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Oklahoma Connections Academy Elementary School offer ?
Oklahoma Connections Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oklahoma Connections Academy Elementary School part of?
Oklahoma Connections Academy Elementary School is part of Oklahoma Connections Academy School District.
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