Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Russell Babb Elementary School

Q: Is Russell Babb Elementary School a good school?

Russell Babb Elementary School ranks 196 th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 4-5

196^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 614 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Better than 68% of Oklahoma elementary schools

Summary

Russell Babb Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 320 students in grades 4-5 in Harrah, Oklahoma. The school is part of the Harrah School District, which is ranked 111 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Russell Babb Elementary consistently outperforms the Harrah district and the state of Oklahoma in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, 40% of Russell Babb students were proficient or better in OSTP/Mathematics, compared to 27% for the Harrah district and 26% for the state. The school also has lower chronic absenteeism rates than the state average. However, Russell Babb's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 88th out of 957 schools in 2014-2015 to 196th out of 614 schools in 2024-2025.

Compared to nearby schools, Russell Babb generally outperforms lower-performing schools like Clara Reynolds Elementary and White Rock Public School, but lags behind the higher-performing schools like Choctaw Elementary and L.W. Westfall Elementary. Despite serving a higher-need population, Russell Babb's spending per student ($6,729 in 2018-2019) is lower than the nearby schools, which may contribute to its relatively strong performance.

314

Students ?

18.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,371

Per pupil spending ?

54.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

20901 Northeast Tenth Street
Harrah, OK 73045-3045

(405) 347-2200

District: Harrah

Students who attend Russell Babb Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Harrah Middle School
High:	Harrah High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.3%

Two or more races:

16.9%

Hispanic:

9.9%

See top rated Oklahoma elementary schools

Compare Russell Babb Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 30th percentile in 2024 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oklahoma average (33% vs 27% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 68th (2025) from a 30th-percentile low (2024)

✓Above the Oklahoma median (68th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg30%

Oklahoma avg27%

196^th of 614

Oklahoma public elementary schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 23 pts since 2015

From top 9% (2015) to top 32% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Oklahoma Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

111^th of 452Harrah among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	64.0	196 of 614	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.5	272 of 389	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.1	167 of 276	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.8	201 of 323	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.2	208 of 646	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.9	211 of 411	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.1	278 of 406	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	59.5	148 of 407	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	67.0	150 of 498	69.9%	★★★★☆
2015	84.1	88 of 957	90.8%	★★★★★
2011	76.8	130 of 846	84.6%	★★★★☆
2010	53.9	425 of 845	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.6	330 of 840	60.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	64.9	151 of 502	69.9%	★★★★☆
2021	47.5	278 of 506	45.1%	★★☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	66.2	21 of 79	73.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	36.9	47 of 70	32.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	44.6	157 of 289	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.4	219 of 403	45.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Native American (2021)73rd percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)70th percentile~ school

White (2025)46th percentile-22 vs school

Special Education (2025)33rd percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics40%+14 vs state

English Language Arts I31%+5 vs state

Science29%~ state avg

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Russell Babb Elementary School and help other families decide.

Rate Russell Babb Elementary School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Russell Babb Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)				OSTP Mathematics (2025)				OSTP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Russell Babb Elementary School	Public	4-5	20901 Northeast Tenth Street	Harrah	73045	Oklahoma County	Harrah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 347-2200	314	17	18.4	54.1%	202 (64.3%)	9 (2.9%)	31 (9.9%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (16.9%)	64	196^th of 614 public elementary schools	68.1%		36.5	272^nd of 389 public elementary schools	30.1%	76		28.0	36.0	31.0		41.0	40.0	40.0	29.0	29.0	$10,371
Clara Reynolds Elementary School	Public	2-3	755 Harrison Street	Harrah	73045	Oklahoma County	Harrah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 347-2500	304	19	16.0	40.1%	209 (68.8%)	7 (2.3%)	24 (7.9%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.6%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (14.8%)								(n/a)	14.0			14.0	23.0			23.0			$9,408
Virginia Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	20227 Northeast Tenth Street	Harrah	73045	Oklahoma County	Harrah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 347-2400	339	21	16.1	52.8%	212 (62.5%)	6 (1.8%)	37 (10.9%)	2 (0.6%)	19 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (18.6%)								(n/a)											$9,775
McLoud Elementary School	Public	2-3	200 S Main St	McLoud	74851	Pottawatomie County	McLoud	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 964-3314	212	14	14.7	82.5%	113 (53.3%)	2 (0.9%)	31 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (24.1%)								(n/a)	13.0			13.0	20.0			20.0			$16,629
McLoud Early Childhood Center	Public	PK, KG-1	535 W Park	McLoud	74851	Pottawatomie County	McLoud	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 964-3314	277	18	15.1	74.4%	153 (55.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (14.1%)	2 (0.7%)	26 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (20.6%)								(n/a)											$9,693
Griffith Meridian Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1865 South Indian Meridian	Choctaw	73020	Oklahoma County	Choctaw-Nicoma Park	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(405) 390-8585	989	60	16.4	42.2%	665 (67.2%)	34 (3.4%)	94 (9.5%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	144 (14.6%)	57	239^th of 614 public elementary schools	61.1%		40.5	252^nd of 389 public elementary schools	35.2%	13	26.0	22.0	32.0	27.0	49.0	32.0	29.0	37.0	39.0	39.0	$8,222
Choctaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14663 Northeast Third Street	Choctaw	73020	Oklahoma County	Choctaw-Nicoma Park	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 390-2225	373	31	12.1	52.8%	245 (65.7%)	12 (3.2%)	36 (9.7%)	4 (1.1%)	20 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (15.0%)	86.1	60^th of 614 public elementary schools	90.2%		75.2	71^st of 389 public elementary schools	81.7%	11	50.0	38.0	42.0	44.0	61.0	41.0	55.0	52.0	51.0	51.0	$13,581
L. W. Westfall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13239 Northeast 10th Street	Choctaw	73020	Oklahoma County	Choctaw-Nicoma Park	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 390-6990	457	27	16.9	38.7%	289 (63.2%)	14 (3.1%)	43 (9.4%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.0%)	2 (0.4%)	85 (18.6%)	68.3	155^th of 614 public elementary schools	74.8%		63.4	128^th of 389 public elementary schools	67.1%	27	30.0	29.0	32.0	30.0	38.0	36.0	45.0	39.0	61.0	61.0	$9,082
White Rock Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	334998 East 1010 Road	McLoud	74851	Lincoln County	White Rock	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 964-3428	165	12	13.9	76.4%	91 (55.2%)	4 (2.4%)	17 (10.3%)	5 (3.0%)	18 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (17.6%)								(n/a)				21.0				13.0		44.0	$11,082
Dale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Smith Avenue	Dale	74851	Pottawatomie County	Dale	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 964-5514	409	23	17.6	47.7%	296 (72.4%)	6 (1.5%)	7 (1.7%)	2 (0.5%)	48 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (12.2%)	65.2	185^th of 614 public elementary schools	69.9%		52.5	172^nd of 389 public elementary schools	55.8%	13	33.0	20.0	36.0	30.0	49.0	27.0	41.0	39.0	50.0	50.0	$7,282

Frequently Asked Questions about Russell Babb Elementary School

How many students attend Russell Babb Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 314 students attended Russell Babb Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Russell Babb Elementary School?

Students at Russell Babb Elementary School are 64% White, 17% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 3% African American.

What district is Russell Babb Elementary School in?

Harrah

What schools do graduates of Russell Babb Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Russell Babb Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harrah Middle School
High : Harrah High School

Is Russell Babb Elementary School a good school?

Russell Babb Elementary School ranks 196^th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Rate Russell Babb Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

OKOklahoma Elementary School Rankings

OKOklahoma District Rankings

Schools in Harrah, OK

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Russell Babb Elementary School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.