Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Watonga Es 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 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watonga Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Watonga Es's student population of 359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Watonga Es ranks within the top 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watonga Es is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#787 out of 1674 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
9%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
25%
19%
Black
4%
8%
White
45%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
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 Watonga Es's ranking?
Watonga Es is ranked #787 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Watonga Es?
359 students attend Watonga Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Watonga Es students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watonga Es?
Watonga Es has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Watonga Es offer ?
Watonga Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Watonga Es part of?
Watonga Es is part of Watonga School District.
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