Summary:
The Ardmore school district in Oklahoma is home to three elementary schools: Lincoln Elementary School, Charles Evans Elementary School, and Will Rogers Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and face some common challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism and low academic performance compared to state averages.
Among the three schools, Will Rogers Elementary stands out with a significantly lower student-teacher ratio of 16.5, which could contribute to a more personalized learning environment. However, the schools share similar high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.4% at Will Rogers to 92.62% at Charles Evans Elementary, indicating a need for additional resources and support to address the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students.
The academic performance of these Ardmore elementary schools is a concern, with Lincoln Elementary having lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the Ardmore and Oklahoma state averages. Additionally, all three schools have seen a decline in their statewide rankings, with Lincoln Elementary dropping from 281 out of 323 schools in 2021-2022 to 461 out of 614 schools in 2024-2025. The consistent 19.0% chronic absenteeism rate across all three schools is also a significant challenge that likely contributes to the low academic performance.
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