Serving 694 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wayside Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 59% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wayside Elementary School's student population of 694 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wayside Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayside Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#104 out of 1680 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
9%
11%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
60%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayside Elementary School's ranking?
Wayside Elementary School is ranked #104 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Wayside Elementary School often compared to?
Wayside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ranch Heights Elementary School, Jane Phillips Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Wayside Elementary School?
694 students attend Wayside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Wayside Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayside Elementary School?
Wayside Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wayside Elementary School offer ?
Wayside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wayside Elementary School part of?
Wayside Elementary School is part of Bartlesville School District.
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