Washington Elementary School

701 Barnes Avenue
Alva, OK 73717
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Washington Elementary School serves 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Washington Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Alva, OK, encompassing approximately 633.5 square miles. Families may typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 14.3 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 24.7 miles to the furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 240 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students

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

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

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

School Calendar
School Motto
A Symbol of Excellence

School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
This School
State Level (OK)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

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

American Indian
2%
11%

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

Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
13%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

White
74%
43%

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

Two or more races
10%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
26%
0.43

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

(22-23)
13.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%

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

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
240 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Alva School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Washington Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Alva, OK, encompassing approximately 633.5 square miles. Families may typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 14.3 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 24.7 miles to the furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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