Orvis Risner Elementary School

2801 South Rankin Street
Edmond, OK 73013
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 559 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 33% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30% in OK
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Orvis Risner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

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School Overview

Orvis Risner Elementary School's student population of 559 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

Orvis Risner Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orvis Risner Elementary School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#481 out of 1680 schools
(Top 30%)
33%
25%
33%
27%
40-44%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
12%
8%
White
46%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
18%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orvis Risner Elementary School's ranking?
Orvis Risner Elementary School is ranked #481 out of 1,680 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 Will Rogers Elementary School, John Ross Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% 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?
559 students attend Orvis Risner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Orvis Risner Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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