Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Verdigris Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Verdigris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Verdigris Elementary School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Verdigris Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Verdigris Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#130 out of 1680 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
20%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
49%
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
23%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verdigris Elementary School's ranking?
Verdigris Elementary School is ranked #130 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Verdigris Elementary School often compared to?
Verdigris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosa Elementary School, Catalayah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Verdigris Elementary School?
467 students attend Verdigris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Verdigris Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verdigris Elementary School?
Verdigris Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Verdigris Elementary School offer ?
Verdigris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Verdigris Elementary School part of?
Verdigris Elementary School is part of Verdigris School District.
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