Average
#990 of 1,750 schools in OK
Spencer ES
Elementary School · Oklahoma City · Spencer, OK
An Oklahoma City elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8900 Northeast 50th Street, Spencer, OK 73084
- Math 9% proficient (2025)
- Reading 8% proficient (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Spencer ES score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 8% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Spencer 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,891/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spencer), 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
$54,694
Median home value
$115,600
Median rent
$873/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73084; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crutcho Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Nicoma Park Intermediate ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 3–5 | 3.8 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Ridgecrest ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| The Good Shepherd Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 3.8 mi | 48 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oklahoma City
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #29 of 57
- District spending per student
- $13,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spencer ES is listed in OKLAHOMA CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spencer ES
Spencer ES is a public elementary school in Spencer, OK, part of Oklahoma City, serving approximately 367 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #990 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spencer ES
What grades does Spencer ES serve?
Spencer ES serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Spencer ES?
Spencer ES has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer ES is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spencer ES rank in OK?
Spencer ES ranks #990 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Spencer ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Spencer ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Spencer ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spencer ES has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Spencer ES a charter school?
No, Spencer ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spencer ES a Title I school?
No, Spencer ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spencer ES?
96.2% of students at Spencer 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
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oklahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.9%
- Phone
- (405) 587-8600
- Area population (ZIP 73084)
- 6,296
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 73084; 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
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.