Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waurika Es ranks in the top 20% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waurika Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Waurika Es's student population of 236 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waurika Es ranks within the top 20% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waurika Es is 0.51, 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
#308 out of 1674 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
12%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
n/a
8%
White
67%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waurika Es's ranking?
Waurika Es is ranked #308 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Waurika Es?
236 students attend Waurika Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Waurika Es students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waurika Es?
Waurika Es has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Waurika Es offer ?
Waurika Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Waurika Es part of?
Waurika Es is part of Waurika School District.
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