Excellent
#166 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 9% in state
Verdigris ES
Elementary School · Verdigris · Claremore, OK
An elementary school in Claremore, OK where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8207 E 540 Rd, Claremore, OK 74019
- Math 62% proficient (2025)
- Reading 48% proficient (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Verdigris ES score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 36 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Verdigris ES 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,928/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Claremore), 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
$81,773
Median home value
$225,700
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalayah ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Helen Paul Learning CtrEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 873 | Compare → |
| Stone Canyon ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 592 | 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.
Verdigris
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $9,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Verdigris ES is listed in VERDIGRIS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Verdigris ES
Verdigris ES is a public elementary school in Claremore, OK, part of Verdigris, serving approximately 450 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Verdigris ES
What grades does Verdigris ES serve?
Verdigris ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Verdigris ES?
Verdigris ES has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verdigris ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Verdigris ES is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Verdigris ES rank in OK?
Verdigris ES ranks #166 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Verdigris ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Verdigris ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Verdigris ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Verdigris ES has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Verdigris ES a charter school?
No, Verdigris ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Verdigris ES a Title I school?
No, Verdigris ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Verdigris ES?
46.2% of students at Verdigris 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Rogers County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (918) 266-6333
- Area population (ZIP 74019)
- 20,633
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 74019; 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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