Serving 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Children's Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Children's Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Children's Center's student population of 54 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
The diversity score of Children's Center is 0.63, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
22%
8%
White
54%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% OK state average).
How many students attend Children's Center?
54 students attend Children's Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Children's Center students are White, 22% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Children's Center?
Children's Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Children's Center offer ?
Children's Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Children's Center part of?
Children's Center is part of Bethany School District.
In what neighborhood is Children's Center located?
Children's Center is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Bethany, OK. There are 8 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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