Deep Rock Elementary School (Closed 2016)

2601 North Linwood Avenue
Cushing, OK 74023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 180 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Deep Rock Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OK)
(14-15)
85-89%
67%
(14-15)
70-74%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
11%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
4%
8%
White
56%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% OK state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% OK state average).
How many students attend Deep Rock Elementary School?
180 students attend Deep Rock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Deep Rock Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deep Rock Elementary School?
Deep Rock Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Deep Rock Elementary School offer ?
Deep Rock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Deep Rock Elementary School part of?
Deep Rock Elementary School is part of Cushing School District.

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