Below Average
#1510 of 1,750 schools in OK
John W Rex Charter Elementary
Elementary School · John W Rex Charter · Oklahoma City, OK
A charter elementary school in Oklahoma City, OK serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
500 West Sheridan, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
- Math 29% proficient (2025)
- Reading 35% proficient (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John W Rex Charter Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 32% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 50 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John W Rex Charter Elementary 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 76Very Walkable
- Transit 71Excellent Transit
- Bike 77Very 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
$67,542
Median home value
$212,500
Median rent
$1,253/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
7.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Alternative Ed. (es)Enrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Eugene Field ESEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Western GatewayCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 277 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
John W Rex Charter
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,506NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
John W Rex Charter Elementary is listed in JOHN W REX CHARTER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John W Rex Charter Elementary
John W Rex Charter Elementary is a public elementary school in Oklahoma City, OK, part of John W Rex Charter, serving approximately 766 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,510 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John W Rex Charter Elementary
What grades does John W Rex Charter Elementary serve?
John W Rex Charter Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend John W Rex Charter Elementary?
John W Rex Charter Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 766 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John W Rex Charter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John W Rex Charter Elementary is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John W Rex Charter Elementary rank in OK?
John W Rex Charter Elementary ranks #1,510 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is John W Rex Charter Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
John W Rex Charter Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 W Rex Charter Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John W Rex Charter Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is John W Rex Charter Elementary a charter school?
Yes, John W Rex Charter Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is John W Rex Charter Elementary a Title I school?
No, John W Rex Charter Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John W Rex Charter Elementary?
51.0% of students at John W Rex Charter Elementary 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 766
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Oklahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (405) 875-0032
- Area population (ZIP 73102)
- 3,590
- 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 · 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 73102; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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