Betty L. Smith Childhood Center serves 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Betty L. Smith Childhood Center is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
22%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
4%
8%
White
40%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
29%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Betty L. Smith Childhood Center?
200 students attend Betty L. Smith Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Betty L. Smith Childhood Center students are White, 29% of students are Two or more races, 22% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Betty L. Smith Childhood Center?
Betty L. Smith Childhood Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Betty L. Smith Childhood Center offer ?
Betty L. Smith Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Betty L. Smith Childhood Center part of?
Betty L. Smith Childhood Center is part of Seminole School District.
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