Elgin School District

Hwy 17 & Mighty Owl Ave
Elgin, OK 73538-0369
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Elgin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,486 students in Elgin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Elgin School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
2,486 Students
721,016 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
43,565 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elgin School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 533 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#88 out of 538 school districts
(Top 20%)
(22-23)
33%
25%
39%
27%
37%
31%
(20-21)
85-89%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.73
% American Indian
8%
11%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
17%
20%
% Black
3%
8%
% White
58%
44%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
12%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,899 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,983. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,187 is less than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,899
$10,983
Spending / Student
$9,187
$10,957

Best Elgin School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elgin High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
520 K Street
Elgin, OK 73538
(580) 492-3670
Grades: 9-12
| 791 students
Rank: #22.
Elgin Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
610 J St
Elgin, OK 73538
(580) 492-3680
Grades: PK-4
| 926 students
Rank: #33.
Elgin Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
712 J St
Elgin, OK 73538
(580) 492-3655
Grades: 5-8
| 769 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elgin School District?
Elgin School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,486 students.
What is the rank of Elgin School District?
Elgin School District is ranked #86 out of 533 school districts in Oklahoma (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin School District?
58% of Elgin School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elgin School District?
Elgin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Elgin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,187 is less than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

Recent Articles

Can Naviance Succeed Improve College and Career Readiness?
Can Naviance Succeed Improve College and Career Readiness?
Learn about a new student assessment system, Naviance Succeed, which provides tools and support to increase student college and career readiness. A number of school districts are using the tool this year in hopes of improving student performance through more accurate assessment process than are currently available.
Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 85-89% (Top 30% in OK)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Quick Links