Shidler Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1415 South Byers Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Shidler 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OK)
#1613 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

≤5%
25%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

≤5%
27%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
11%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
75%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
13%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
6%
43%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
94%
0.42

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
41.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
10%

Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-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 Shidler Elementary School's ranking?
Shidler Elementary School is ranked #1613 out of 1,652 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Shidler Elementary School?
325 students attend Shidler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Shidler Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shidler Elementary School?
Shidler Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shidler Elementary School offer ?
Shidler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shidler Elementary School part of?
Shidler Elementary School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is Shidler Elementary School located?
Shidler Elementary School is located in the Shidler Wheeler neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 2 other public schools located in Shidler Wheeler.

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