Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West Nichols Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
29%
8%
White
36%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% OK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% OK state average).
How many students attend West Nichols Hills Elementary School?
322 students attend West Nichols Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of West Nichols Hills Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Nichols Hills Elementary School?
West Nichols Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Nichols Hills Elementary School offer ?
West Nichols Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is West Nichols Hills Elementary School part of?
West Nichols Hills Elementary School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
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