Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Telstar 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
51%
8%
White
20%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% OK state average).
How many students attend Telstar Elementary School?
269 students attend Telstar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Telstar Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Telstar Elementary School?
Telstar Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Telstar Elementary School offer ?
Telstar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Telstar Elementary School part of?
Telstar Elementary School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
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