Serving 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orvis Risner 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 34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Orvis Risner Elementary School serves the southwest part of Edmond, OK, encompassing an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being around 1.7 miles and the furthest edge at 2.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orvis Risner Elementary School's student population of 551 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
551 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orvis Risner 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 Orvis Risner Elementary School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#465 out of 1652 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
11%
8%
White
44%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
18%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orvis Risner Elementary School's ranking?
Orvis Risner Elementary School is ranked #465 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Orvis Risner Elementary School often compared to?
Orvis Risner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Ross Elementary School, Will Rogers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Orvis Risner Elementary School?
551 students attend Orvis Risner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Orvis Risner Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orvis Risner Elementary School?
Orvis Risner Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Orvis Risner Elementary School offer ?
Orvis Risner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orvis Risner Elementary School part of?
Orvis Risner Elementary School is part of Edmond School District.
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