John Rex Charter Elementary School

500 West Sheridan
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 810 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John Rex Charter Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 810 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 30% in OK
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

John Rex Charter Elementary School's student population of 810 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
810 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

School Rankings

John Rex Charter Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Rex Charter Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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)
#342 out of 1652 schools
(Top 30%)
38%
25%
36%
27%
45-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
35%
21%
Black
14%
8%
White
31%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
(22-23)
12.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Rex Charter Elementary School's ranking?
John Rex Charter Elementary School is ranked #342 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are John Rex Charter Elementary School often compared to?
John Rex Charter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dove Science Academy Elementary School, Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend John Rex Charter Elementary School?
810 students attend John Rex Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of John Rex Charter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Rex Charter Elementary School?
John Rex Charter Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Rex Charter Elementary School offer ?
John Rex Charter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Rex Charter Elementary School part of?
John Rex Charter Elementary School is part of John Rex Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is John Rex Charter Elementary School located?
John Rex Charter Elementary School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 810 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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