Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wister Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wister Elementary School's student population of 335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wister Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wister Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1339 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
34%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
57%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wister Elementary School's ranking?
Wister Elementary School is ranked #1339 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Wister Elementary School often compared to?
Wister Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leflore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Wister Elementary School?
335 students attend Wister Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wister Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wister Elementary School?
Wister Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wister Elementary School offer ?
Wister Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wister Elementary School part of?
Wister Elementary School is part of Wister School District.
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