Ada Redbud Elementary Elementary School

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ada, Oklahoma, serving grades 3-4 with a total enrollment of 378 students. The school is part of the Ada school district, which is ranked 202 out of 452 districts in Oklahoma and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary School faces significant challenges in terms of student achievement, attendance, and economic disadvantage. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 19.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average of around 15%. Additionally, the school's test scores are consistently below the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 19% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 26% and the Ada district average of 22%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.82% to 71.43% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Washington Elementary School to other nearby schools, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming. For example, Latta Elementary School, which is only 1.61 miles away, consistently outperforms Washington in both ELA and Mathematics test scores, with proficiency rates around 30-40% compared to Washington's 19-29%. Additionally, Washington Elementary School's performance has declined over the past decade, with its statewide ranking dropping from 238 out of 846 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2010-2011 to 400 out of 614 in 2024-2025.