Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Del City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (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 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Del City Elementary School serves the northwest part of Oklahoma City, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Del City Elementary School's student population of 500 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Del City 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 Del City Elementary School is 0.77, which is more 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
#1435 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
19%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.4%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 Del City Elementary School's ranking?
Del City Elementary School is ranked #1435 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Del City Elementary School?
500 students attend Del City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Del City Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Del City Elementary School?
Del City Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Del City Elementary School offer ?
Del City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Del City Elementary School part of?
Del City Elementary School is part of Midwest City-Del City School District.
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