Serving 399 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (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 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-4
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Altus Elementary School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Altus Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altus Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#922 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
51%
20%
Black
5%
8%
White
35%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altus Elementary School's ranking?
Altus Elementary School is ranked #922 out of 1,680 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?
32% 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?
399 students attend Altus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Altus Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altus Elementary School?
Altus Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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
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