Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Will Rogers Elementary School 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 44% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: WILL ROGERS ES is located in Mcalester, OK, and its attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 31.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Will Rogers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Will Rogers Elementary School's student population of 535 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Will Rogers Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Will Rogers Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#234 out of 1652 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
15%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
3%
8%
White
44%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
21%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Will Rogers Elementary School's ranking?
Will Rogers Elementary School is ranked #234 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Will Rogers Elementary School often compared to?
Will Rogers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hartshorne Elementary School, Krebs Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Will Rogers Elementary School?
535 students attend Will Rogers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Will Rogers Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Will Rogers Elementary School?
Will Rogers Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Will Rogers Elementary School offer ?
Will Rogers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Will Rogers Elementary School part of?
Will Rogers Elementary School is part of Mcalester School District.
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