Russell Dougherty Elementary School
Tel:
(405)340-2985
- Russell Dougherty Elementary School serves 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Russell Dougherty Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Russell Dougherty Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Russell Dougherty Elementary School's student population of 317 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2004) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 317 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Russell Dougherty Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,689 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Russell Dougherty Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OK) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #2 out of 1689 schools (Top 1%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 14% |
| Asian | 5% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 17% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 80% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 9% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Edmond School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Russell Dougherty Elementary School is North High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Central Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Clegern Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Edmond Clegern Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 428 students
0.5 miles
601 South Jackson Street
Edmond, OK 73034
(405)340-2955 0.5 PK-5 428 - Edmond Central Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 721 students
0.7 miles
500 East Ninth Street
Edmond, OK 73034
(405)340-2890 0.7 6-8 721 - Edmond Ida Freeman Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 480 students
0.7 miles
501 West Hurd Street
Edmond, OK 73003
(405)340-2965 0.7 PK-5 480 - Edmond Northern Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 732 students
0.7 miles
901 East Wayne Street
Edmond, OK 73034
(405)340-2975 0.7 PK-5 732 - Edmond Sunset Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 712 students
0.8 miles
400 West Eighth Street
Edmond, OK 73003
(405)340-2990 0.8 PK-5 712
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