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Ardmore School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,617 students in Ardmore School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Ardmore School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
2,617 Students
721,016 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
43,565 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ardmore School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 533 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#410 out of 538 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)83%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.78
0.73
% American Indian
9%
11%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
26%
20%
% Black
11%
8%
% White
29%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
24%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,198 is higher than the state median of $10,983. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,838 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,198
$10,983
Spending / Student
$12,838
$10,957
Best Ardmore School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles Evans Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1906 Harris
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2472
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2472
Grades: 1-2
| 420 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 Carter Street Se
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2474
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2474
Grades: 5-6
| 360 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 Stanley Sw
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2477
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2477
Grades: 3-4
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Ardmore High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Veterans Blvd
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 226-7680
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 226-7680
Grades: 9-12
| 747 students
Rank: #55.
Ardmore Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
511 Veterans Blvd
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2475
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2475
Grades: 7-8
| 326 students
Rank: n/an/a
1441 N Washington
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2482
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2482
Grades: PK-K
| 331 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ardmore School District?
Ardmore School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,617 students.
What is the rank of Ardmore School District?
Ardmore School District is ranked #428 out of 533 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ardmore School District?
29% of Ardmore School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ardmore School District?
Ardmore School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Ardmore School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,838 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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