Excellent
#41 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 2% in state
Will Rogers ES
Elementary School · Mcalester · Mcalester, OK
A Mcalester elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Post Office Box 1027, Mcalester, OK 74502
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Will Rogers ES score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Will Rogers 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,746/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcalester Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Krebs Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Frink-chambers Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 404 | Compare → |
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.
Mcalester
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,325NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Will Rogers ES is listed in MCALESTER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Will Rogers ES
Will Rogers ES is a public elementary school in Mcalester, OK, part of Mcalester, serving approximately 539 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Will Rogers ES
What grades does Will Rogers ES serve?
Will Rogers ES serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Will Rogers ES?
Will Rogers ES has an enrollment of approximately 539 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Will Rogers ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Will Rogers ES is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Will Rogers ES rank in OK?
Will Rogers ES ranks #41 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Will Rogers ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Will Rogers ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Will Rogers ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Will Rogers ES has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Will Rogers ES a charter school?
No, Will Rogers ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Will Rogers ES a Title I school?
No, Will Rogers ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Will Rogers ES?
75.5% of students at Will Rogers 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 539
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pittsburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (918) 423-4542
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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.
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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