Serving 76 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wainwright Public School ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wainwright Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Wainwright Public School's student population of 76 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wainwright Public 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 Wainwright Public School is 0.61, 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
#532 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
8%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
47%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
41%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wainwright Public School's ranking?
Wainwright Public School is ranked #532 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Wainwright Public School?
76 students attend Wainwright Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Wainwright Public School students are White, 41% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wainwright Public School?
Wainwright Public School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wainwright Public School offer ?
Wainwright Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wainwright Public School part of?
Wainwright Public School is part of Wainwright School District.
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