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John Glenn Elementary School

Q: Is John Glenn Elementary School a good school?

John Glenn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 0.5% of Oklahoma elementary schools.

Q: How many students attend John Glenn Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 398 students attended John Glenn Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of John Glenn Elementary School?

Students at John Glenn Elementary School are 46% Hispanic, 25% African American, 14% White, 11% Two or more races, 4% American Indian.

Q: What schools do graduates of John Glenn Elementary School attend?

Students who attend John Glenn Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Bridgestone Elementary School Middle : Western Heights Middle School High : Western Heights High School

Public Grades PK, KG-4

611^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 614 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Better than 0% of Oklahoma elementary schools

Summary

John Glenn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving 408 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Western Heights school district, which is ranked 430 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John Glenn Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Oklahoma, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 4% of students were proficient in ELA and 7% in Math, compared to the state averages of 26% and 26%, respectively. The school also has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19% to 34.7% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 93.87% to 96.31% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.

Nearby schools, such as Santa Fe South Penn Elementary, Fairview Elementary, and Van Buren Elementary, generally outperform John Glenn Elementary in academic measures, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that factors beyond just socioeconomic status, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and resource allocation, may be contributing to the differences in performance. Addressing the persistent challenges at John Glenn Elementary, including chronic absenteeism and low academic achievement, will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that addresses the unique needs of the school and its student population.

398

Students ?

21.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,295

Per pupil spending ?

97.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6501 South Land Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73159-3159

(405) 350-3480

District: Western Heights

Students who attend John Glenn Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bridgestone Elementary School
	Western Heights Middle School
High:	Western Heights High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.7%

African American:

24.9%

White:

14.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 7th percentile in 2009 → <1st in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Oklahoma average (6% vs 26% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (<1st percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (33% vs 19% Oklahoma)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school6%

District avg8%

Oklahoma avg26%

611^th of 614

Oklahoma public elementary schools ?

Bottom 1%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Elementary Schools in the Western Heights

430^th of 452Western Heights 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	6.1	611 of 614	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	1.1	934 of 957	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	5.3	835 of 846	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	15.3	790 of 845	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	19.1	780 of 840	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	25.3	85 of 110	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	7.4	498 of 502	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

Hispanic (2025)23rd percentile+22 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)1st percentile~ school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics7%-19 vs state

English Language Arts I4%-22 vs state

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Schools Near John Glenn 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 All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
John Glenn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	6501 South Land Avenue	Oklahoma City	73159	Oklahoma County	Western Heights	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 350-3480	398	18	21.8	97.2%	57 (14.3%)	99 (24.9%)	182 (45.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (10.8%)	6.1	611^th of 614 public elementary schools	0.5%					(n/a)	4.0	3.0			4.0	4.0	8.0			7.0			$14,295
Hillcrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	6421 South Miller Boulevard	Oklahoma City	73159	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-3800	499	29	17.0	97.4%	39 (7.8%)	56 (11.2%)	339 (67.9%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.8%)	3 (0.6%)	51 (10.2%)	18.8	517^th of 614 public elementary schools	15.8%					(n/a)	8.0	14.0			12.0	18.0	21.0			20.0			$12,055
Arthur Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5100 South Independence Avenue	Oklahoma City	73119	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7600	445	28	15.9	99.1%	34 (7.6%)	44 (9.9%)	335 (75.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.1%)	49.9	298^th of 614 public elementary schools	51.5%					(n/a)	33.0	13.0			25.0	54.0	23.0			42.0			$14,703
Coolidge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5212 South Villa Avenue	Oklahoma City	73119	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-2800	516	34	15.4	98.1%	32 (6.2%)	30 (5.8%)	424 (82.2%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	10.1	583^rd of 614 public elementary schools	5.0%					(n/a)	9.0	7.0			9.0	10.0	11.0			11.0			$13,382
Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School	Public, Charter	2-5	5325 S Pennsylvania Ave	Oklahoma City	73119	Oklahoma County	Santa Fe South Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 681-7480	385	19	20.2	96.4%	4 (1.0%)	7 (1.8%)	368 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	58.8	227^th of 614 public elementary schools	63.0%		35	281^st of 389 public elementary schools	27.8%	54	38.0	19.0	26.0		27.0	58.0	44.0	37.0		46.0	17.0	17.0	$9,581
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2431 Southwest 89th Street	Oklahoma City	73159	Oklahoma County	Moore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 735-4170	677	36	18.8	78.0%	156 (23.0%)	81 (12.0%)	283 (41.8%)	34 (5.0%)	20 (3.0%)	7 (1.0%)	96 (14.2%)	22.7	486^th of 614 public elementary schools	20.8%		10.5	372^nd of 389 public elementary schools	4.4%	114	14.0	19.0	18.0	15.0	16.0	22.0	17.0	9.0	15.0	15.0	19.0	19.0	$9,965
Van Buren Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2700 Southwest 40th Street	Oklahoma City	73119	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-2000	320	22	14.5	98.4%	14 (4.4%)	20 (6.3%)	269 (84.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.4%)	15.3	548^th of 614 public elementary schools	10.7%					(n/a)	14.0	8.0			11.0	18.0	13.0			15.0			$13,570
Prairie Queen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	6609 South Blackwelder Avenue	Oklahoma City	73159	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7750	568	34	16.7	98.6%	42 (7.4%)	38 (6.7%)	435 (76.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	14 (2.5%)	28 (4.9%)	13.8	561^st of 614 public elementary schools	8.6%					(n/a)	12.0	7.0			10.0	9.0	20.0			14.0			$12,413
Santa Fe South Early Childhood	Public, Charter	PK, KG-1	2222 SW 44th St	Oklahoma City	73119	Oklahoma County	Santa Fe South Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 600-1986	263	15	17.5	98.1%	5 (1.9%)	5 (1.9%)	251 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)								(n/a)													$9,899
Adams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3416 Southwest 37th Street	Oklahoma City	73119	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-1600	378	25	15.1	98.7%	23 (6.1%)	16 (4.2%)	319 (84.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.0%)	11.2	576^th of 614 public elementary schools	6.2%					(n/a)	12.0	7.0			10.0	14.0	6.0			10.0			$15,347

Frequently Asked Questions about John Glenn Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of John Glenn Elementary School?

Students at John Glenn Elementary School are 46% Hispanic, 25% African American, 14% White, 11% Two or more races, 4% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of John Glenn Elementary School attend?

Students who attend John Glenn Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bridgestone Elementary School
Middle : Western Heights Middle School
High : Western Heights High School

What district is John Glenn Elementary School in?

Western Heights

How many students attend John Glenn Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 398 students attended John Glenn Elementary School.

Is John Glenn Elementary School a good school?

John Glenn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 0.5% of Oklahoma elementary schools.

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