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Sayre Elementary School

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Sayre Elementary School ranks 124 th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

124^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 614 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of Oklahoma elementary schools

Summary

Sayre Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sayre, Oklahoma, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 313 students. The school is part of the Sayre School District, which is ranked 163 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Sayre Elementary School has shown fluctuating academic performance over the years, ranging from a high ranking of 124th out of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2024-2025 (4-star rating) to as low as 346th out of 411 in 2018-2019 (1-star rating). In the 2024-2025 school year, the school outperformed the state average in several key subjects, including English Language Arts (31% proficient or better vs. 26% state average), Mathematics (51% vs. 26%), and Science (40% vs. 30%). The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 4th grade mathematics, with proficiency rates of 56% and 57%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 34% and 35%.

While Sayre Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (71.25% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), the school's performance for this student subgroup is noteworthy, ranking 60th out of 502 Oklahoma elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year with a 4-star rating. The school also performs well for its White student population, ranking 86th out of 289 Oklahoma elementary schools in the same year. Compared to nearby schools like Sweetwater Elementary School, Sayre Elementary generally outperforms, but there may be opportunities to learn from high-performing schools in the region, such as Erick Elementary School and Merritt Elementary School.

325

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,778

Per pupil spending ?

68.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

400 E Hannah Dr
Sayre, OK 73662-3662

(580) 928-2013

District: Sayre

Students who attend Sayre Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sayre Middle School
High:	Sayre High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.7%

Hispanic:

14.5%

Two or more races:

11.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 62nd percentile in 2011 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oklahoma average (41% vs 27% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 18 percentile points since 2011

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg31%

Oklahoma avg27%

124^th of 614

Oklahoma public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From top 34% (2015) to top 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

163^rd of 452Sayre 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	73.5	124 of 614	79.8%	★★★★☆
2024	41.2	245 of 389	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.3	204 of 276	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	50.8	139 of 323	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.0	239 of 646	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	21.6	346 of 411	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	40.2	262 of 406	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	27.9	335 of 407	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	64.7	327 of 957	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.9	320 of 846	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	76.2	144 of 845	83.0%	★★★★☆
2009	77.1	128 of 840	84.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	79.1	60 of 502	88.0%	★★★★☆
2021	66.0	133 of 506	73.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	63.6	86 of 289	70.2%	★★★★☆
2021	47.5	211 of 403	47.6%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)88th percentile+8 vs school

White (2025)70th percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics51%+25 vs state

Science40%+10 vs state

English Language Arts I31%+5 vs state

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Schools Near Sayre Elementary School

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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 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Sayre Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 E Hannah Dr	Sayre	73662	Beckham County	Sayre	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 928-2013	325	22	14.7	68.9%	233 (71.7%)	1 (0.3%)	47 (14.5%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (11.1%)	73.5	124^th of 614 public elementary schools	79.8%		41.2	245^th of 389 public elementary schools	37.0%	121	38.0	28.0	27.0				31.0	56.0	57.0	42.0				51.0	40.0		40.0	$11,778
Merritt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	19693 East 1130 Road	Elk City	73644	Beckham County	Merritt	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 225-5460	621	35	17.9	58.5%	506 (81.5%)	2 (0.3%)	74 (11.9%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.1%)	80.4	87^th of 614 public elementary schools	85.8%		66.3	115^th of 389 public elementary schools	70.4%	28	50.0	36.0	36.0	31.0	29.0	35.0	36.0	57.0	31.0	48.0	46.0	54.0	39.0	46.0	69.0	40.0	56.0	$7,875
Elk City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	2801 Brigadier General Ronald	Elk City	73644	Beckham County	Elk City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 225-7722	729	44	16.4	63.1%	435 (59.7%)	29 (4.0%)	174 (23.9%)	3 (0.4%)	28 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (8.2%)								(n/a)	37.0						37.0	46.0						46.0				$10,278
Erick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	205 South Cedar	Erick	73645	Beckham County	Erick	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 526-3203	127	8	15.1	79.5%	95 (74.8%)	1 (0.8%)	10 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (14.2%)								(n/a)							48.0							30.0				$12,070
Sweetwater Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	11107 North Highway 30	Sweetwater	73666	Beckham County	Sweetwater	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 238-2272	85	11	7.5	81.2%	59 (69.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (20.0%)								(n/a)							19.0							21.0				$30,205

Frequently Asked Questions about Sayre Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Sayre Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sayre Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sayre Middle School
High : Sayre High School

What is the racial makeup of Sayre Elementary School?

Students at Sayre Elementary School are 72% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Is Sayre Elementary School a good school?

Sayre Elementary School ranks 124^th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sayre Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 325 students attended Sayre Elementary School.

What district is Sayre Elementary School in?

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