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Elmore City-Pernell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 452 students in Elmore City-Pernell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Elmore City-Pernell School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
452 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elmore City-Pernell School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#282 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.74
% American Indian
11%
11%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
21%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
70%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,299 is higher than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,184 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,299
$11,355
Spending / Student
$11,184
$11,328
Best Elmore City-Pernell School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmore City-pernell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 N Main
Elmore City, OK 73433
(580) 788-2869
Elmore City, OK 73433
(580) 788-2869
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Elmore City-pernell High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 North Muse Avenue
Elmore City, OK 73433
(580) 788-2565
Elmore City, OK 73433
(580) 788-2565
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Elmore City Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
103 North Muse Avenue
Elmore City, OK 73433
(580) 788-2566
Elmore City, OK 73433
(580) 788-2566
Gr: 6-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmore City-Pernell School District?
Elmore City-Pernell School District manages 3 public schools serving 452 students.
What is the rank of Elmore City-Pernell School District?
Elmore City-Pernell School District is ranked #286 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elmore City-Pernell School District?
70% of Elmore City-Pernell School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmore City-Pernell School District?
Elmore City-Pernell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Elmore City-Pernell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,184 is less than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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