Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Watonga Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Watonga Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Watonga school district, covering approximately 207.9 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 11.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Watonga Elementary School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Watonga Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watonga Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#643 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
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
What is Watonga Elementary School's ranking?
Watonga Elementary School is ranked #643 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Watonga Elementary School often compared to?
Watonga Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canton Elementary School, Okeene Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Watonga Elementary School?
369 students attend Watonga Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Watonga Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watonga Elementary School?
Watonga Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Watonga Elementary School offer ?
Watonga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Watonga Elementary School part of?
Watonga Elementary School is part of Watonga School District.
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