Serving 534 students in grades 5-6, Guthrie Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is equal to 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Guthrie Upper Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Guthrie school district, covering approximately 207.5 square miles. This area is situated in Guthrie, OK, with typical driving times to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes and an average distance of 8.5 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 14.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Guthrie Upper Elementary School's student population of 534 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
534 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 Rankings
Guthrie Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guthrie Upper Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#812 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
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 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Guthrie Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Guthrie Upper Elementary School is ranked #812 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Guthrie Upper Elementary School often compared to?
Guthrie Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coyle Elementary School, Fogarty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Guthrie Upper Elementary School?
534 students attend Guthrie Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Guthrie Upper Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guthrie Upper Elementary School?
Guthrie Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Guthrie Upper Elementary School offer ?
Guthrie Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Guthrie Upper Elementary School part of?
Guthrie Upper Elementary School is part of Guthrie School District.
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