Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Spence Memorial 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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-6
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spence Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Spence Memorial Elementary School's student population of 205 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spence Memorial 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 Spence Memorial Elementary School is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1019 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
33%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
31%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
27%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spence Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Spence Memorial Elementary School is ranked #1019 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Spence Memorial Elementary School?
205 students attend Spence Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Spence Memorial Elementary School students are American Indian, 31% of students are White, 27% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spence Memorial Elementary School?
Spence Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Spence Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Spence Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Spence Memorial Elementary School part of?
Spence Memorial Elementary School is part of Weleetka School District.
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