Washington Irving Elementary School

812 West Locust Street
Durant, OK 74701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Washington Irving Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 20% in OK
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Washington Irving Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

School Overview

Washington Irving Elementary School's student population of 447 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
447 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Washington Irving Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Irving Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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)
#171 out of 1680 schools
(Top 20%)
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55-59%
25%
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35-39%
27%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
16%
11%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
18%
20%
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Black
4%
8%
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White
39%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
22%
14%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Irving 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
87%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Irving Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Irving Elementary School is ranked #171 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Washington Irving Elementary School often compared to?
Washington Irving Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Washington Irving Elementary School?
447 students attend Washington Irving Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Washington Irving Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Irving Elementary School?
Washington Irving Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washington Irving Elementary School offer ?
Washington Irving Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Washington Irving Elementary School part of?
Washington Irving Elementary School is part of Durant School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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