Below Average
#1442 of 1,750 schools in OK
Washington Irving ES
Elementary School · Durant · Durant, OK
A Durant elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
812 West Locust Street, Durant, OK 74701
- Math 15% proficient (2025)
- Reading 20% proficient (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Irving ES score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2021, to 18% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
76.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Washington Irving 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,386/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Durant), 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
$54,576
Median home value
$188,100
Median rent
$916/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
55.8%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Heights ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| Victory Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| George Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–4 | 2.1 mi | 525 | 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.
Durant
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,063NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Irving ES is listed in DURANT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Irving ES
Washington Irving ES is a public elementary school in Durant, OK, part of Durant, serving approximately 447 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,442 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Irving ES
What grades does Washington Irving ES serve?
Washington Irving ES serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Washington Irving ES?
Washington Irving ES has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Irving ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Irving ES is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Irving ES rank in OK?
Washington Irving ES ranks #1,442 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Washington Irving ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Irving ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Washington Irving ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Irving ES has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Washington Irving ES a charter school?
No, Washington Irving ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Irving ES a Title I school?
No, Washington Irving ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Irving ES?
76.3% of students at Washington Irving 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bryan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (580) 924-3805
- Area population (ZIP 74701)
- 26,548
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 74701; 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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