Serving 769 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Earl Harris Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 769 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Earl Harris Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Bethany, OK, and encompasses approximately 0.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Earl Harris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Earl Harris Elementary School's student population of 769 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
769 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Earl Harris Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Earl Harris Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#100 out of 1652 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
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
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Earl Harris Elementary School's ranking?
Earl Harris Elementary School is ranked #100 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Earl Harris Elementary School often compared to?
Earl Harris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethany High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Earl Harris Elementary School?
769 students attend Earl Harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Earl Harris Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Earl Harris Elementary School?
Earl Harris Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Earl Harris Elementary School offer ?
Earl Harris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Earl Harris Elementary School part of?
Earl Harris Elementary School is part of Bethany School District.
In what neighborhood is Earl Harris Elementary School located?
Earl Harris Elementary School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Bethany, OK. There are 8 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The before and after school traffic at this school is an utter ABSOLUTE nightmare. u drop off your kid and better get out of the way of mothers in their SUV they will honk at you, yell at you (and the crossguards too) I always want to make sure that when I drop off my child he makes it into the building, and the traffic situation has only gotten worse and worse over the years, class sizes are not small as they used to be (26 kids in my child's class, it has long lost that private school feel to it. They allow too many out of district kids attend. Damn shame
5 10/10/2025
Both of my children have excelled beyond the children of their same age group from other areas near by. Education is great. Community is great. The school district does a superb job at helping children succeed and prepare for life after school. A large number of children do so well they are able to get full or partial scholarships for the much needed next level of education. Traffic may seem to be a challenge but that is minor for the value of learning and positive environment at the Bethany public school.
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