Serving 314 students in grades 4-5, Russell Babb Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Russell Babb Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Harrah, OK school district, encompassing approximately 64.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the zone is 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Russell Babb Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Russell Babb Elementary School's student population of 314 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Russell Babb 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 Russell Babb Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#399 out of 1652 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russell Babb Elementary School's ranking?
Russell Babb Elementary School is ranked #399 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Russell Babb Elementary School?
314 students attend Russell Babb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Russell Babb Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Russell Babb Elementary School?
Russell Babb Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Russell Babb Elementary School offer ?
Russell Babb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Russell Babb Elementary School part of?
Russell Babb Elementary School is part of Harrah School District.
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