Prairie Queen Elementary School

6609 South Blackwelder Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Prairie Queen 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 13% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Prairie Queen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Prairie Queen Elementary School's student population of 575 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

Prairie Queen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Queen Elementary School is 0.40, 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)
#1487 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
13%
25%
8%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
77%
20%
Black
9%
8%
White
7%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
10%
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 Prairie Queen Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Queen Elementary School is ranked #1487 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Prairie Queen Elementary School?
575 students attend Prairie Queen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Prairie Queen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Queen Elementary School?
Prairie Queen Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie Queen Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Queen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Queen Elementary School part of?
Prairie Queen Elementary School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is Prairie Queen Elementary School located?
Prairie Queen Elementary School is located in the Prairie Queen neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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