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Elk City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,096 students in Elk City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Elk City School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
2,096 Students
721,016 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
43,565 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elk City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 533 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#169 out of 538 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)85-89%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.73
% American Indian
3%
11%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
24%
20%
% Black
4%
8%
% White
60%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,367 is higher than the state median of $10,983. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,575 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,367
$10,983
Spending / Student
$11,575
$10,957
Best Elk City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Brigadier General Ronald
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-7722
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-7722
Grades: PK-3
| 738 students
Rank: #22.
Elk City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1221 N Pioneer Rd
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-0105
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-0105
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: #33.
Elk City Ies
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N Pioneer Rd
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-2687
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-2687
Grades: 4-6
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Elk City Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N Boone
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-5043
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-5043
Grades: 7-8
| 305 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elk City School District?
Elk City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,096 students.
What is the rank of Elk City School District?
Elk City School District is ranked #165 out of 533 school districts in Oklahoma (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elk City School District?
60% of Elk City School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elk City School District?
Elk City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Elk City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,575 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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