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#1374 of 1,750 schools in OK
John Ross ES
Elementary School · Edmond · Edmond, OK
An Edmond elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1901 Thomas Drive, Edmond, OK 73003
- Math 43% proficient (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Ross ES score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 42% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 48 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Ross 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,524/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Edmond), 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
$76,957
Median home value
$230,000
Median rent
$1,338/mo
College educated
41.8%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ida Freeman ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Northern Hills ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 696 | Compare → |
| Russell Dougherty ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Charles Haskell ESEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 616 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Edmond
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #25 of 28
- District spending per student
- $9,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Ross ES is listed in EDMOND; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Ross ES
John Ross ES is a public elementary school in Edmond, OK, part of Edmond, serving approximately 670 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,374 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Ross ES
What grades does John Ross ES serve?
John Ross ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend John Ross ES?
John Ross ES has an enrollment of approximately 670 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Ross ES?
The student-teacher ratio at John Ross ES is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Ross ES rank in OK?
John Ross ES ranks #1,374 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is John Ross ES's MySchoolScout rating?
John Ross ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 John Ross ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Ross ES has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John Ross ES a charter school?
No, John Ross ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Ross ES a Title I school?
No, John Ross ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Ross ES?
39.3% of students at John Ross 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 670
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oklahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (405) 340-2970
- Area population (ZIP 73003)
- 22,573
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 · 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 73003; 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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