Top Rankings
Ada School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,109 students in Ada School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Oklahoma.
Public Elementary Schools in Ada School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 26% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,191 Schools
# Students
2,657 Students
459,045 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
28,177 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Ada School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 537 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#342 out of 538 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)85-89%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.73
# American Indian Students
583 Students
51,733 Students
% American Indian Students
22%
11%
# Asian Students
23 Students
10,138 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
370 Students
91,673 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
20%
# Black Students
56 Students
36,778 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
976 Students
204,872 Students
% White Students
37%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,123 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
641 Students
61,617 Students
% of Two or more races Students
24%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
185
32,396
# Students in K Grade:
217
46,731
# Students in 1st Grade:
213
52,279
# Students in 2nd Grade:
180
50,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
196
50,744
# Students in 4th Grade:
165
50,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
180
49,760
# Students in 6th Grade:
175
50,298
# Students in 7th Grade:
192
38,431
# Students in 8th Grade:
218
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
196
62
# Students in 10th Grade:
183
33
# Students in 11th Grade:
194
52
# Students in 12th Grade:
163
73
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,550 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,026 is less than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,550
$11,287
Spending / Student
$10,026
$11,261
Best Ada School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 South Oak Avenue
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-7303
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-7303
Grades: 3-4
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Willard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
817 East Ninth Street
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-7250
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-7250
Grades: 5-6
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hayes Elementary School
Magnet School
500 South Mississippi Avenue
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-7294
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-7294
Grades: 1-2
| 393 students
Recent Articles
Department of Education Supports Rights of Gay-Straight Student Support Groups at Public Schools
The article discusses the Department of Education's support for gay-straight student alliances in public schools. It examines the Equal Access Act, legal precedents, and the importance of these groups in promoting inclusivity, combating discrimination, and ensuring a safe learning environment for all students.
Female Bullies in Public Schools: The Rising Trend and School Reactions
This piece explores the increasing prevalence of female bullying in public schools, focusing on relational aggression. It examines the causes, manifestations, and impacts of this behavior, as well as school reactions and strategies for addressing and preventing female bullying.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
