Serving 410 students in grades 1-4, Will Rogers Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Will Rogers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Will Rogers Elementary School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Will Rogers 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 Will Rogers Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#276 out of 1680 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
16%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
50%
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
84%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Will Rogers Elementary School's ranking?
Will Rogers Elementary School is ranked #276 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Will Rogers Elementary School often compared to?
Will Rogers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edmond Doyle Elementary School, Emerson 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Will Rogers Elementary School?
410 students attend Will Rogers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Will Rogers Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Will Rogers Elementary School?
Will Rogers Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Will Rogers Elementary School offer ?
Will Rogers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Will Rogers Elementary School part of?
Will Rogers Elementary School is part of Mcalester School District.
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