Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vandever 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 20-24% (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 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vandever Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Vandever Elementary School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vandever 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 Vandever Elementary School is 0.71, which is less 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
#797 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
5%
8%
White
47%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
22%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vandever Elementary School's ranking?
Vandever Elementary School is ranked #797 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Vandever Elementary School often compared to?
Vandever Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcclure Elementary School, Oak Crest Elementary School, Lynn Wood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 Vandever Elementary School?
396 students attend Vandever Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Vandever Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vandever Elementary School?
Vandever Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vandever Elementary School offer ?
Vandever Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Vandever Elementary School part of?
Vandever Elementary School is part of Broken Arrow School District.
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