Serving 910 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ellen Ochoa 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 8% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 910 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellen Ochoa Elementary School's student population of 910 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
910 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Ellen Ochoa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellen Ochoa Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1593 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
67%
20%
Black
11%
8%
White
10%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellen Ochoa Elementary School's ranking?
Ellen Ochoa Elementary School is ranked #1593 out of 1,680 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Ellen Ochoa Elementary School?
910 students attend Ellen Ochoa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ellen Ochoa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellen Ochoa Elementary School?
Ellen Ochoa Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ellen Ochoa Elementary School offer ?
Ellen Ochoa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellen Ochoa Elementary School part of?
Ellen Ochoa Elementary School is part of Union School District.
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