Excellent
#35 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 2% in state
- Math 72% proficient (2015)
- Reading 77% proficient (2015)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Altus Early Childhood Center score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2012, reaching 75% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 14 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Altus Early Childhood Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,751/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Altus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,857
Median home value
$150,900
Median rent
$896/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73521; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altus Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–7 | 0.6 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Rivers ESEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–4 | 1.7 mi | 349 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Altus
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Altus Early Childhood Center is listed in ALTUS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Altus Early Childhood Center
Altus Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Altus, OK, part of Altus, serving approximately 421 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Altus Early Childhood Center
What grades does Altus Early Childhood Center serve?
Altus Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Altus Early Childhood Center?
Altus Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altus Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Altus Early Childhood Center is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Altus Early Childhood Center rank in OK?
Altus Early Childhood Center ranks #35 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Altus Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Altus Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Altus Early Childhood Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Altus Early Childhood Center has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Altus Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Altus Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Altus Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Altus Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Altus Early Childhood Center?
83.4% of students at Altus Early Childhood Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (580) 481-2151
- Area population (ZIP 73521)
- 20,352
- Area average commute
- 11.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 73521; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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