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Adelaide Lee ES

Elementary School · OKLAHOMA CITY

424 Southwest 29th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73109

Enrollment

555

Student-Teacher

15.9:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Oklahoma schools

#938 of 1,750

In Oklahoma City

#63 of 137

public schools

In district

#25 of 57

OKLAHOMA CITY

School environment

7.1 / 10

Very Good

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6.0/10

Elementary School in Oklahoma City · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Adelaide Lee ES

Adelaide Lee ES is a public elementary school in Oklahoma City, OK, part of OKLAHOMA CITY. Adelaide Lee ES serves approximately 555 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Adelaide Lee ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #938 of 1,750 schools in OK.

Structured state assessment records for Adelaide Lee ES show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.0 · Average
  • District avg 6.2
  • OK avg 6.0

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Adelaide Lee ES sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-9.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency6% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency7% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)12% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,336
Chronic Absenteeism24.7%

Adelaide Lee ES — Students at Adelaide Lee ES score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

99.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores OK OSTP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 19.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 20.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
N/A

Based on 40 test records from OK state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
68%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
23%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
9%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
2.5%
ELA
2.5%
2021*
Math
2.5%
ELA
2.5%
2022
Math
7.5%
ELA
7.5%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
18.3%
2025
Math
7.3%
ELA
6%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.

How Adelaide Lee ES Compares

See how Adelaide Lee ES performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.0/10
47th percentile in OK
Academic
3.7/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.9/10
Average
Environment
7.1/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
99%
Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
35 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
24.7%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

424 Southwest 29th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73109

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Adelaide Lee ES may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SANTA FE SOUTH SPERO ES (rated 8.1/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is EMERSON ALTERNATIVE ED. (ES) (rated 7.9/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WESTERN GATEWAY (rated 7.4/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Oklahoma City, see our Oklahoma City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
CAPITOL HILL MS Oklahoma City 0.3 mi 5.4
CAPITOL HILL HS Oklahoma City 0.5 mi 4.6
WHEELER MS Oklahoma City 1.0 mi 5.3
HERONVILLE ES Oklahoma City 1.0 mi 6.1
SANTA FE SOUTH SPERO ES Oklahoma City 1.3 mi 8.1
CESAR CHAVEZ ES Oklahoma City 1.2 mi 6.2
WESTERN GATEWAY Oklahoma City 1.3 mi 7.4
ST JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Oklahoma City 1.3 mi 5.9
ST PAUL'S COMMUNITY SCHOOL Oklahoma City 1.3 mi 4.1
SOUTHEAST HS Oklahoma City 1.7 mi 7.1
FILLMORE ES Oklahoma City 1.8 mi 5.7
U. S. GRANT HS Oklahoma City 1.9 mi 4.7
JOHN W REX CHARTER ELEMENTARY Oklahoma City 2.2 mi 4.7
SANTA FE SOUTH EARLY CHILDHOOD Oklahoma City 2.0 mi 5.3
Santa Fe South Penn ES Oklahoma City 2.2 mi 7.2
SOUTHEAST MS Oklahoma City 2.5 mi 6.7
MARY GOLDA ROSS MS Oklahoma City 2.1 mi 4.9
WEBSTER MS Oklahoma City 2.6 mi 5.1
EMERSON ALTERNATIVE ED. (HS) Oklahoma City 2.8 mi 5.3
EMERSON ALTERNATIVE ED. (ES) Oklahoma City 2.8 mi 7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 73109 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$40,944

Median Home Value

$89,300

Median Rent

$851/mo

Population

20,904

College Educated

7.5%

Homeownership

45.8%

Avg Commute

22.8 min

Poverty Rate

30%

Median Age

31.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Adelaide Lee ES

What grades does Adelaide Lee ES serve?

Adelaide Lee ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Adelaide Lee ES?

Adelaide Lee ES has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Adelaide Lee ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Adelaide Lee ES is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Adelaide Lee ES rank in OK?

Adelaide Lee ES ranks #938 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Adelaide Lee ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Adelaide Lee ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Adelaide Lee ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Adelaide Lee ES has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Adelaide Lee ES a charter school?

No, Adelaide Lee ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Adelaide Lee ES a Title I school?

No, Adelaide Lee ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adelaide Lee ES?

99.3% of students at Adelaide Lee ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
73 Very Walkable
Transit Score
45 Some Transit
Bike Score
58 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
555
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Free/Reduced Lunch
99.3%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Oklahoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.7%

District

OKLAHOMA CITY
District Enrollment
32,899
Schools in District
58
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,336
District Rank
#25 of 57

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