Serving 399 students in grades 3-4, Altus Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-4
Enrollment: 399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in OK
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Altus Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Altus Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Altus Elementary School is ranked #922 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Altus Elementary School often compared to?
Altus Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rivers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Altus Elementary School?
399 students attend Altus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Altus Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altus Elementary School?
Altus Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Altus Elementary School offer ?
Altus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Altus Elementary School part of?
I went to Sunset as a child and it scarred me for life. I would never let my children attend this school because of all the painful memories from the staff.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - sdunn
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-4
Enrollment: 399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
