William Gay Ec Center serves 186 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Top Rankings
William Gay Ec Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
23%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
48%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend William Gay Ec Center?
186 students attend William Gay Ec Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of William Gay Ec Center students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Gay Ec Center?
William Gay Ec Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Gay Ec Center offer ?
William Gay Ec Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is William Gay Ec Center part of?
William Gay Ec Center is part of Mcalester School District.
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