Serving 416 students in grades 3-4, Altus Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-4
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Altus school district, encompassing approximately 245.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 23.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Altus Elementary School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Altus Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altus Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#971 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altus Elementary School's ranking?
Altus Elementary School is ranked #971 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Altus Elementary School often compared to?
Altus Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rivers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Altus Elementary School?
416 students attend Altus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Altus Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Altus Elementary School?
Altus Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Altus Elementary School offer ?
Altus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Altus Elementary School part of?
Altus Elementary School is part of Altus School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I went to Sunset as a child and it scarred me for life. I would never let my children attend this school because of all the painful memories from the staff.
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