Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Verden 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Verden Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Verden, OK, encompassing approximately 100.4 square miles. It typically takes 10-15 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 12 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Verden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Verden Elementary School's student population of 228 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
Campus Size
30 acres
School Motto
Education for Life
School Rankings
Verden 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 Verden Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#365 out of 1652 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Hispanic
16%
21%
White
65%
43%
Two or more races
13%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verden Elementary School's ranking?
Verden Elementary School is ranked #365 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Verden Elementary School?
228 students attend Verden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Verden Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Verden Elementary School?
Verden Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Verden Elementary School offer ?
Verden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Verden Elementary School part of?
Verden Elementary School is part of Verden School District.
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