Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Northwest Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwest Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Northwest Heights Elementary School's student population of 535 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Northwest Heights 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 Northwest Heights Elementary School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 1652 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
18%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
45%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
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
What is Northwest Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Northwest Heights Elementary School is ranked #268 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Northwest Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Northwest Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Irving Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Northwest Heights Elementary School?
535 students attend Northwest Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Northwest Heights Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Heights Elementary School?
Northwest Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northwest Heights Elementary School offer ?
Northwest Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Heights Elementary School part of?
Northwest Heights Elementary School is part of Durant School District.
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