Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Francis 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (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 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Francis Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Ada, OK, covering approximately 117.4 square miles. Families may typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Francis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Francis Elementary School's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Francis 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 Francis Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#83 out of 1652 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
37%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Francis Elementary School's ranking?
Francis Elementary School is ranked #83 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Francis Elementary School often compared to?
Francis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Francis Elementary School?
201 students attend Francis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Francis Elementary School students are American Indian, 35% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Francis Elementary School?
Francis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Francis Elementary School offer ?
Francis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Francis Elementary School part of?
Francis Elementary School is part of Byng School District.
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