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Ardmore 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 6 public schools serving 2,591 students in Ardmore School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Ardmore School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,783 Schools
# Students
2,591 Students
701,586 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
42,179 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Ardmore 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 83% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#410 out of 538 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)83%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.78
0.73
# American Indian Students
234 Students
79,237 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
11%
# Asian Students
26 Students
15,895 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
613 Students
138,940 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
20%
# Black Students
318 Students
55,137 Students
% Black Students
12%
8%
# White Students
796 Students
318,520 Students
% White Students
31%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,100 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
588 Students
90,538 Students
% of Two or more races Students
23%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
127
37,831
# Students in K Grade:
225
50,025
# Students in 1st Grade:
216
52,279
# Students in 2nd Grade:
204
50,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
212
50,744
# Students in 4th Grade:
189
50,356
# Students in 5th Grade:
169
49,760
# Students in 6th Grade:
150
50,298
# Students in 7th Grade:
179
51,583
# Students in 8th Grade:
169
53,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
210
56,462
# Students in 10th Grade:
190
53,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
186
49,241
# Students in 12th Grade:
165
45,339
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,331 is higher than the state median of $11,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,966 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,331
$11,287
Spending / Student
$12,966
$11,261
Best Ardmore School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles Evans Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1906 Harris
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2472
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2472
Grades: 1-5
| 398 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 Carter Street Se
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2474
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2474
Grades: 1-5
| 266 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 Stanley Sw
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2477
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2477
Grades: 1-5
| 326 students
Rank: #44.
Ardmore High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Veterans Blvd
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 226-7680
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 226-7680
Grades: 9-12
| 751 students
Rank: #55.
Ardmore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
511 Veterans Blvd
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2475
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2475
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: n/an/a
Will Rogers Elementary School
Magnet School
1441 N Washington
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2482
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2482
Grades: PK-K
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ardmore School District?
Ardmore School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,591 students.
What is the rank of Ardmore School District?
Ardmore School District is ranked #430 out of 537 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ardmore School District?
31% of Ardmore School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ardmore School District?
Ardmore School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Ardmore School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,966 is higher than the state median of $11,261. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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