Washington Elementary School

701 Barnes Avenue
Alva, OK 73717
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Washington Elementary School serves 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
235 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington 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.
This School
State Level (OK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
12%
20%
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Black
1%
8%
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White
75%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
235 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Alva School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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