Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Preston Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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-8
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Preston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Preston Elementary School's student population of 429 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Preston Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Preston Elementary School is 0.76, 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
#700 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
24%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
9%
8%
White
28%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
31%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Preston Elementary School's ranking?
Preston Elementary School is ranked #700 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Preston Elementary School often compared to?
Preston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Preston Elementary School?
429 students attend Preston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Preston Elementary School students are Two or more races, 28% of students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preston Elementary School?
Preston Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Preston Elementary School offer ?
Preston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Preston Elementary School part of?
Preston Elementary School is part of Preston School District.
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