John Ross Elementary School

1901 Thomas Drive
Edmond, OK 73003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Ross Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 646 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 10% in OK
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : John Ross Elementary School serves the west part of Edmond, OK, covering an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edges being about 2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John Ross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

John Ross Elementary School's student population of 646 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
646 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

John Ross 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 John Ross Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (OK)
#106 out of 1652 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

51%
25%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

48%
27%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

60-64%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
4%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
14%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
9%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
58%
43%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
13%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
42%
0.62

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
16.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 John Ross Elementary School's ranking?
John Ross Elementary School is ranked #106 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are John Ross Elementary School often compared to?
John Ross Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orvis Risner Elementary School, Will Rogers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend John Ross Elementary School?
646 students attend John Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of John Ross Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Ross Elementary School?
John Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Ross Elementary School offer ?
John Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Ross Elementary School part of?
John Ross Elementary School is part of Edmond School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 646 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : John Ross Elementary School serves the west part of Edmond, OK, covering an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edges being about 2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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