Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Russell Dougherty Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Russell Dougherty Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Russell Dougherty Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Russell Dougherty Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russell Dougherty Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 1680 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
3%
8%
White
69%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 Russell Dougherty Elementary School's ranking?
Russell Dougherty Elementary School is ranked #27 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Russell Dougherty Elementary School often compared to?
Russell Dougherty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clegern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Russell Dougherty Elementary School?
288 students attend Russell Dougherty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Russell Dougherty Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Russell Dougherty Elementary School?
Russell Dougherty Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Russell Dougherty Elementary School offer ?
Russell Dougherty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Russell Dougherty Elementary School part of?
Russell Dougherty Elementary School is part of Edmond School District.
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