Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Watonga Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watonga Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Watonga Elementary School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Watonga Elementary 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 Watonga Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#516 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Black
4%
8%
White
49%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watonga Elementary School's ranking?
Watonga Elementary School is ranked #516 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Watonga Elementary School often compared to?
Watonga Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canton Elementary School, Okeene Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Watonga Elementary School?
361 students attend Watonga Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Watonga Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watonga Elementary School?
Watonga Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Watonga Elementary School offer ?
Watonga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Watonga Elementary School part of?
Watonga Elementary School is part of Watonga School District.
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