William Gay Ec Center serves 186 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Gay Ec Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
William Gay Ec Center's student population of 186 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of William Gay Ec Center is 0.69, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
23%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
48%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are William Gay Ec Center often compared to?
William Gay Ec Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Crowder Elementary School, Indianola Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend William Gay Ec Center?
186 students attend William Gay Ec Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of William Gay Ec Center students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Gay Ec Center?
William Gay Ec Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does William Gay Ec Center offer ?
William Gay Ec Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is William Gay Ec Center part of?
William Gay Ec Center is part of Mcalester School District.
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