Spence Memorial Es

302 E 6th St
Weleetka, OK 74880
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Spence Memorial Es ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 50% in OK
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spence Memorial Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

School Overview

Spence Memorial Es's student population of 204 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
204 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Spence Memorial Es ranks within the top 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spence Memorial Es is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#837 out of 1674 schools
(Top 50%)
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15-19%
24%
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25-29%
26%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
31%
12%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
19%
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Black
3%
8%
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White
35%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
24%
12%
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0.73
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spence Memorial Es's ranking?
Spence Memorial Es is ranked #837 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Spence Memorial Es?
204 students attend Spence Memorial Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Spence Memorial Es students are White, 31% of students are American Indian, 24% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spence Memorial Es?
Spence Memorial Es has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Spence Memorial Es offer ?
Spence Memorial Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Spence Memorial Es part of?
Spence Memorial Es is part of Weleetka School District.

School Reviews

5   7/4/2014
I have attended Weleetka schools since I was school age (1948) : I graduated from Weleetka high school in (1960). Each of my children and some of my grandchildren gradated from the school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - esthe

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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