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#201 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 11% in state

Washington ES

Elementary School · Norman · Norman, OK

A Norman elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

600 48th Street Southeast, Norman, OK 73026

  • Math 56% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2025)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-9.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected+16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$10,223
Chronic Absenteeism24.2%

Students at Washington ES score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency56%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency46%(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 51% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
83%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
84%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
56%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

52.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Washington 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,530/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norman), 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

$98,723

Median home value

$266,000

Median rent

$982/mo

College educated

35.3%

Homeownership

95.8%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73026; 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
Terra Verde Discovery SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–81.2 mi184Compare →
Ronald Reagan ESEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–52.2 mi541Compare →
Kennedy ESEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–52.7 mi485Compare →
Le Monde International SchlCharter · enrollment unverified6.0PK–83.1 mi383Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Norman

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#4 of 25
District spending per student
$10,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Washington ES is listed in NORMAN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washington ES

Washington ES is a public elementary school in Norman, OK, part of Norman, serving approximately 484 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #201 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington ES

What grades does Washington ES serve?

Washington ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Washington ES?

Washington ES has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Washington ES is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washington ES rank in OK?

Washington ES ranks #201 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Washington ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Washington ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington ES has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Washington ES a charter school?

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

Is Washington ES a Title I school?

No, Washington ES is not currently a Title I school.

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

52.3% of students at Washington 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
484
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Cleveland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.2%
Area population (ZIP 73026)
11,131
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
46.4
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 73026; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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