Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gans 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: GANS ES's attendance zone covers the entire district in Gans, OK, encompassing approximately 52.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching a maximum of 8.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gans Elementary School's student population of 249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gans 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 Gans Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#1351 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
35%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
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)26.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
13%
10%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-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 Gans Elementary School's ranking?
Gans Elementary School is ranked #1351 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Gans Elementary School often compared to?
Gans Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Sallisaw Middle School, Vian Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Gans Elementary School?
249 students attend Gans Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Gans Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gans Elementary School?
Gans Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gans Elementary School offer ?
Gans Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gans Elementary School part of?
Gans Elementary School is part of Gans School District.
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