Wakita Elementary School serves 44 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
44 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-59%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
98%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wakita School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OK state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% OK state average).
How many students attend Wakita Elementary School?
44 students attend Wakita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Wakita Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakita Elementary School?
Wakita Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wakita Elementary School offer ?
Wakita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wakita Elementary School part of?
Wakita Elementary School is part of Wakita School District.
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