Elk City School District
School District · Elk City, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,839
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,839
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Elk City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Elk City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Elk City ES
Elk City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elk City Ies
Elk City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elk City MS
Elk City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#131 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,839
$2,158 vs Oklahoma median
District size
2,096 students
Much larger than Oklahoma median
The short answer
Elk City ranks #131 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Elk City's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Elk City ES (7.4/10), Elk City Ies (7.1/10), and Elk City MS (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +27.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Elk City schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Elk City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elk City ES | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Elk City Ies | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Elk City MS | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Elk City HS | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Elk City
Elk City is a Elk City, Oklahoma school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,096 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. The district invests $9,839 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Elk City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Elk City ES, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Elk City students show an average math proficiency of 40.5% and ELA proficiency of 45.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Elk City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Elk City with test data.
Schools in Elk City
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Elk City
- Total Enrollment
- 2,096
- Teachers (FTE)
- 129
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elk City?
Elk City has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Elk City?
The average composite rating for Elk City is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Elk City?
Elk City spends $9,839 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Elk City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Elk City is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Elk City?
Elk City ES is the highest-rated school in Elk City with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Elk City?
Across schools in Elk City with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Elk City compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Elk City has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oklahoma by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oklahoma Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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