Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, John Glenn 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Glenn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John Glenn Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Glenn 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 John Glenn Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1585 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
46%
21%
Black
25%
8%
White
14%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Glenn Elementary School's ranking?
John Glenn Elementary School is ranked #1585 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend John Glenn Elementary School?
398 students attend John Glenn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of John Glenn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Glenn Elementary School?
John Glenn Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Glenn Elementary School offer ?
John Glenn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Glenn Elementary School part of?
John Glenn Elementary School is part of Western Heights School District.
In what neighborhood is John Glenn Elementary School located?
John Glenn Elementary School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 80 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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