Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Highland 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
69%
8%
White
9%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
10%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% OK state average).
How many students attend North Highland Elementary School?
358 students attend North Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of North Highland Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Highland Elementary School?
North Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Highland Elementary School offer ?
North Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is North Highland Elementary School part of?
North Highland Elementary School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
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