Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Washington 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 was 50-54% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-54%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)55-59%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
15%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)55%
16%
Black
(15-16)5%
9%
White
(15-16)36%
50%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% OK state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% OK state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
329 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Altus School District.
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