O K Elementary School
Tel:
(316)973-0600
- O K Elementary School serves 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- O K Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%.
Top Placements
O K Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- O K Elementary School's student population of 364 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 364 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
- O K Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of O K Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #471 out of 1267 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 34% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 20% |
| Black | 9% | 7% |
| White | 56% | 64% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wichita School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to O K Elementary School is North High School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hadley Middle School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wichita Hadley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 547 students
0.7 miles
1101 Dougherty
Wichita, KS 67212
(316)973-7800 0.7 6-8 547 - Wichita Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 443 students
0.8 miles
1045 High
Wichita, KS 67203
(316)973-3500 0.8 PK-5 443 - Wichita Mclean Science/tech Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 264 students
1.5 miles
2277 Marigold Lane
Wichita, KS 67204
(316)973-8250 1.5 PK-5 264 - Wichita Dodge Literacy Magnet Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 557 students
1.8 miles
4801 W 2nd
Wichita, KS 67212
(316)973-3150 1.8 PK-5 557 - Wichita Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 258 students
1.9 miles
1001 Porter
Wichita, KS 67203
(316)973-4050 1.9 PK-5 258
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