Washington Center Elementary School serves 255 students in grades 2-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
255 students

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

American Indian
28%
11%

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
10%
20%

Black
n/a
8%

White
62%
44%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
48%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Washington Center Elementary School?
255 students attend Washington Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Washington Center Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Center Elementary School?
Washington Center Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washington Center Elementary School offer ?
Washington Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Washington Center Elementary School part of?
Washington Center Elementary School is part of Blackwell School District.
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