Shidler Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1415 South Byers Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Shidler 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Shidler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
325 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (OK)
#1636 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shidler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shidler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
11%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
75%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Shidler Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
8%
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White
6%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Shidler Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
14%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Shidler Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shidler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shidler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shidler Elementary School's ranking?
Shidler Elementary School is ranked #1636 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Shidler Elementary School?
325 students attend Shidler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Shidler Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shidler Elementary School?
Shidler Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shidler Elementary School offer ?
Shidler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Shidler Elementary School part of?
Shidler Elementary School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is Shidler Elementary School located?
Shidler Elementary School is located in the Shidler Wheeler neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 2 other public schools located in Shidler Wheeler.

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