Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wister Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wister Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Wister, OK, covering an area of approximately 49.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the zone extending up to 6.3 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wister Elementary School's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wister Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wister Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#1333 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
40%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
8%
White
52%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)12.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
9%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-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 Wister Elementary School's ranking?
Wister Elementary School is ranked #1333 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Wister Elementary School often compared to?
Wister Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leflore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Wister Elementary School?
325 students attend Wister Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Wister Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wister Elementary School?
Wister Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wister Elementary School offer ?
Wister Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wister Elementary School part of?
Wister Elementary School is part of Wister School District.
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