William Gay Ec Center

600 West Madison
Mcalester, OK 74502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
William Gay Ec Center serves 196 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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William Gay Ec Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

School Overview

William Gay Ec Center's student population of 196 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
196 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of William Gay Ec Center is 0.71, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
16%
12%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
19%
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Black
2%
8%
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White
45%
46%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
25%
12%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are William Gay Ec Center often compared to?
William Gay Ec Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Crowder Es, Indianola Es by visitors of our site.
How many students attend William Gay Ec Center?
196 students attend William Gay Ec Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of William Gay Ec Center students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Gay Ec Center?
William Gay Ec Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Gay Ec Center offer ?
William Gay Ec Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is William Gay Ec Center part of?
William Gay Ec Center is part of Mcalester School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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