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M.l. King Jr. Elementary School vs. Thelma R. Parks Elementary School

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School Overview

School
M.l. King Jr. Elementary School
1201 Northeast 48th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Thelma R. Parks Elementary School
1501 Northeast 30th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

M.l. King Jr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, M.l. King Jr. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Thelma R. Parks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
514 students
441 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at M.l. King Jr. 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 Thelma R. Parks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at M.l. King Jr. Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thelma R. Parks Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at M.l. King Jr. 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 Thelma R. Parks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at M.l. King Jr. Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Oklahoma City 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 Thelma R. Parks Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Oklahoma City 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

#1490 out of 1680 schools in OK
(Bottom 50%)
#1595 out of 1680 schools in OK
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of M.l. King Jr. 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 Thelma R. Parks Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in OK)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in OK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at M.l. King Jr. Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Oklahoma City 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 Thelma R. Parks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Oklahoma City School District and Oklahoma public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in OK)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in OK)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at M.l. King Jr. Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Oklahoma City 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 Thelma R. Parks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Oklahoma City 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 M.l. King Jr. Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thelma R. Parks Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
56
40
Kindergarten Students
98
69
Grade 1 Students
80
85
Grade 2 Students
101
94
Grade 3 Students
89
78
Grade 4 Students
90
75

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at M.l. King Jr. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Oklahoma City 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 Thelma R. Parks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Oklahoma City School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at M.l. King Jr. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Oklahoma City 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 Thelma R. Parks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Oklahoma City School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at M.l. King Jr. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Oklahoma City 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 Thelma R. Parks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Oklahoma City School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
66%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at M.l. King Jr. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Oklahoma City 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 Thelma R. Parks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Oklahoma City School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at M.l. King Jr. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Oklahoma City 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 Thelma R. Parks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Oklahoma City 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
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at M.l. King Jr. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Oklahoma City 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 Thelma R. Parks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Oklahoma City School District and in Oklahoma, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of M.l. King Jr. Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Oklahoma City 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 Thelma R. Parks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Oklahoma City 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
84%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at M.l. King Jr. Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Oklahoma City 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 Thelma R. Parks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Oklahoma City 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
4%
(13-14 School Year Data)
3%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at M.l. King Jr. Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Oklahoma City School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thelma R. Parks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Oklahoma City School District and Oklahoma, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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