Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pat Henry 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 15% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pat Henry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pat Henry Elementary School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pat Henry 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 Pat Henry Elementary School is 0.79, which is more 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
#1395 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
8%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
29%
8%
White
21%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pat Henry Elementary School's ranking?
Pat Henry Elementary School is ranked #1395 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Pat Henry Elementary School?
508 students attend Pat Henry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Pat Henry Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pat Henry Elementary School?
Pat Henry Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pat Henry Elementary School offer ?
Pat Henry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pat Henry Elementary School part of?
Pat Henry Elementary School is part of Lawton School District.
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