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#789 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 45% in state

Council Grove ES

Elementary School · Western Heights · Oklahoma City, OK

A Western Heights elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

7721 Melrose Lane, Oklahoma City, OK 73127

  • Math 15% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2025)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-11.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency14% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)16% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$13,887
Chronic Absenteeism37.8%

Students at Council Grove ES score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency15%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency12%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 14% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2025
Math
15%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 40 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Council Grove ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Oklahoma City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,586/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oklahoma City), 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

$46,020

Median home value

$139,200

Median rent

$926/mo

College educated

16%

Homeownership

44.2%

Poverty rate

28.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Greenvale ESEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–40.5 mi228Compare →
Western Oaks ESEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–51.6 mi641Compare →
Apollo ESEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–51.8 mi509Compare →
Lake Park ESEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–52.0 mi300Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Western Heights

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#2 of 8
District spending per student
$13,887NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
33.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Council Grove ES is listed in WESTERN HEIGHTS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Council Grove ES

Council Grove ES is a public elementary school in Oklahoma City, OK, part of Western Heights, serving approximately 360 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #789 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Council Grove ES

What grades does Council Grove ES serve?

Council Grove ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Council Grove ES?

Council Grove ES has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Council Grove ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Council Grove ES is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Council Grove ES rank in OK?

Council Grove ES ranks #789 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Council Grove ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Council Grove ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Council Grove ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Council Grove ES has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Council Grove ES a charter school?

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

Is Council Grove ES a Title I school?

No, Council Grove ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Council Grove ES?

89.7% of students at Council Grove 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
360
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Oklahoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.8%
Area population (ZIP 73127)
26,830
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
30.7
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 · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 73127; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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