Summary:
The city of Ardmore, Oklahoma is home to 7 elementary schools serving grades pre-kindergarten through 5th, with a mix of public schools from the Ardmore, Plainview, and Dickson districts. The data reveals a range of school performance, with Plainview Intermediate Elementary School standing out as a high-performing institution, while Lincoln Elementary School and Charles Evans Elementary School appear to be struggling.
Plainview Intermediate Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of Oklahoma elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores are significantly higher than the state and district averages, with 60% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 36% in English Language Arts. In contrast, Lincoln Elementary and Charles Evans Elementary rank in the bottom 25% of Oklahoma elementary schools, with only 16-20% of students proficient or better in core subjects.
The data also reveals that all schools in the area have a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have a wide range of free and reduced lunch rates, from 52.69% at Plainview Primary Elementary to 92.62% at Charles Evans Elementary, indicating varying levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Interestingly, the data does not show a clear relationship between per-student spending and school performance, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as effective teaching practices and resource allocation, may play a more significant role in driving student outcomes.
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