Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Townsend Es 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than 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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Townsend Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Townsend Es's student population of 306 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Townsend Es ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Townsend Es is 0.78, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1371 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
12%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
31%
8%
White
25%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
15%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Townsend Es's ranking?
Townsend Es is ranked #1371 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Townsend Es often compared to?
Townsend Esis often viewed alongside schools like Bodine Es by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Townsend Es?
306 students attend Townsend Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Townsend Es students are Black, 25% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Townsend Es?
Townsend Es has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Townsend Es offer ?
Townsend Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Townsend Es part of?
Townsend Es is part of Midwest City-Del City School District.
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