Serving 409 students in grades 3-4, Altus Es 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 27% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-4
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Altus Es's student population of 409 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
409 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Altus 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 Altus Es is 0.63, which is less 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
#881 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
26%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
49%
19%
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Black
7%
8%
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White
36%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
12%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Altus Es's ranking?
Altus Es is ranked #881 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Altus Es often compared to?
Altus Esis often viewed alongside schools like Rivers Es by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Altus Es?
409 students attend Altus Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Altus Es students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altus Es?
Altus Es has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Altus Es offer ?
Altus Es offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Altus Es part of?
Altus Es is part of Altus School District.
School Reviews
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