Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Apple Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 37% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Apple Creek Elementary School serves a central area in Oklahoma City covering approximately 1.2 square miles, with most students living within a 5 to 10 minute drive to the school and an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest point of the zone is about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Apple Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Apple Creek Elementary School's student population of 418 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1980
School Rankings
Apple Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apple Creek Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#478 out of 1652 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
24%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
48%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
15%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apple Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Apple Creek Elementary School is ranked #478 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Apple Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Apple Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Broadmoore Elementary School, Winding Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Apple Creek Elementary School?
418 students attend Apple Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Apple Creek Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Apple Creek Elementary School?
Apple Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Apple Creek Elementary School offer ?
Apple Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Apple Creek Elementary School part of?
Apple Creek Elementary School is part of Moore School District.
In what neighborhood is Apple Creek Elementary School located?
Apple Creek Elementary School is located in the Shidler Wheeler neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 2 other public schools located in Shidler Wheeler.
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