Serving 696 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wayside Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Wayside Elementary School serves the southwest part of Bartlesville, OK, encompassing an area of approximately 16.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wayside Elementary School's student population of 696 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
696 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Wayside Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayside Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#88 out of 1652 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
21%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Wayside Elementary School's ranking?
Wayside Elementary School is ranked #88 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Wayside Elementary School often compared to?
Wayside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ranch Heights Elementary School, Jane Phillips Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Wayside Elementary School?
696 students attend Wayside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wayside Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayside Elementary School?
Wayside Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wayside Elementary School offer ?
Wayside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wayside Elementary School part of?
Wayside Elementary School is part of Bartlesville School District.
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