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John Ross Elementary School vs. Orvis Risner Elementary School

Should you attend John Ross Elementary School or Orvis Risner Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
John Ross Elementary School
1901 Thomas Drive
Edmond, OK 73003
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Orvis Risner Elementary School
2801 South Rankin Street
Edmond, OK 73013
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

John Ross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Ross Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
670 students
559 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Ross Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orvis Risner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Ross Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orvis Risner Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Ross Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orvis Risner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Ross Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Edmond School District and the state of Oklahoma, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orvis Risner Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Edmond School District and the state of Oklahoma, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#118 out of 1680 schools in OK
(Top 10%)
#481 out of 1680 schools in OK
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Ross Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Orvis Risner Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 5% in OK)
33%
(Top 30% in OK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Ross Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Edmond School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orvis Risner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Edmond School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
48%
(Top 20% in OK)
33%
(Top 50% in OK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Ross Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Edmond School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orvis Risner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Edmond School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 5% in OK)
40-44%
(Top 30% in OK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Ross Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Edmond School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orvis Risner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Edmond School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John Ross Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Orvis Risner Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
60
56
Kindergarten Students
82
85
Grade 1 Students
102
102
Grade 2 Students
102
85
Grade 3 Students
105
77
Grade 4 Students
107
73
Grade 5 Students
112
81

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at John Ross Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Edmond School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Orvis Risner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Edmond School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Ross Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Edmond School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orvis Risner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Edmond School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Ross Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Edmond School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orvis Risner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Edmond School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Ross Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Edmond School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orvis Risner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Edmond School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Ross Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Edmond School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orvis Risner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Edmond School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Ross Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Edmond School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orvis Risner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Edmond School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Ross Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Edmond School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orvis Risner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Edmond School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Ross Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Edmond School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Orvis Risner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Edmond School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Ross Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Edmond School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orvis Risner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Edmond School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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