Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pierce 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
79%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
13%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% OK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% OK state average).
How many students attend Pierce Elementary School?
254 students attend Pierce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pierce Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierce Elementary School?
Pierce Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pierce Elementary School offer ?
Pierce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pierce Elementary School part of?
Pierce Elementary School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
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