Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Velma-alma Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority 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: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Velma-alma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Velma-alma Elementary School's student population of 220 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Velma-alma Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Velma-alma Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#391 out of 1680 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
74%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
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 Velma-alma Elementary School's ranking?
Velma-alma Elementary School is ranked #391 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Velma-alma Elementary School often compared to?
Velma-alma Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Elementary School, Marlow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Velma-alma Elementary School?
220 students attend Velma-alma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Velma-alma Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Velma-alma Elementary School?
Velma-alma Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Velma-alma Elementary School offer ?
Velma-alma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Velma-alma Elementary School part of?
Velma-alma Elementary School is part of Velma-Alma School District.
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