John W Rex Charter Elementary

Q: Is John W Rex Charter Elementary a good school?

John W Rex Charter Elementary ranks 148 th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

John W Rex Charter Elementary is a public charter school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving 766 students in grades PK-8. The school is part of the John W Rex Charter District, which is ranked 100 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John W Rex Charter Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Oklahoma, with performance on state assessments significantly higher than the state and Oklahoma City averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 75% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 51%. The school also ranks exceptionally well for its performance with specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and low-income students, often placing in the top 10-35 schools in the state for these categories.

When compared to nearby public schools, such as Wilson Elementary School, John W Rex Charter Elementary stands out as a high-performing option, with significantly higher test scores and rankings. The school's low student-teacher ratio, strong focus on academic achievement, and effective support for diverse student populations may be contributing factors to its impressive and consistent performance over the years.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

500 West Sheridan
Oklahoma City, OK 73102-5001

(405) 875-0032

District: John W Rex Charter

SchoolDigger Rank:
148^th of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,491

Students who attend John W Rex Charter Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Moon Middle School
High:	Douglass High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 766

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.7%

Hispanic:

29.2%

African American:

16.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John W Rex Charter Elementary ranks better than 62% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.18. (See more...)

Compare Details John W Rex Charter Elementary ranks better than 73.5% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at John W Rex Charter Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.7%), Hispanic (29.2%), African American (16.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John W Rex Charter Elementary is 17.4. (See more...)

Compare John W Rex Charter Elementary employs 44 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John W Rex Charter Elementary is $8,491.

Schooldigger Rankings:

John W Rex Charter Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks John W Rex Charter Elementary 50^th of 189 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See John W Rex Charter Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks John W Rex Charter 51^st of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John W Rex Charter Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at John W Rex Charter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2017	63.42	131^st	407	67.8%
2018	70.65	78^th	406	80.8%
2019	77.75	55^th	411	86.6%
2021	78.55	83^rd	646	87.2%
2022	61.62	97^th	323	70.0%
2023	44.23	151^st	276	45.3%
2024	58.18	148^th	389	62.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at John W Rex Charter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.05	168^th	506	66.8%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at John W Rex Charter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	95.49	1^st	24	95.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at John W Rex Charter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	85.98	6^th	97	93.8%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at John W Rex Charter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	85.42	34^th	403	91.6%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for John W Rex Charter Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at John W Rex Charter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2021	80.93	35^th	407	91.4%
2022	53.56	67^th	171	60.8%
2023	80.59	19^th	149	87.2%
2024	62.58	50^th	189	73.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at John W Rex Charter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	73.53	34^th	278	87.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at John W Rex Charter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	90.98	8^th	257	96.9%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Review counts

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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, April 11, 2022

I have watched my twins thrive here, even with the pandemic. I highly recommend this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Everything is manipulated at this school for ratings. They say 0 tolerance for bullying, kids are getting bullied by the same group of kids. Principal Duffy is aware but doesn’t give any punishment for the behavior. I’ve spoke to a handful of parents who strongly feel the same way and have had same experiences with their own children. Some of these parents have went to the Dean Ketchum also and nothing was done. Sad. This organization is more worried about their reputation rather than the safety of the students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for John W Rex Charter Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	110	100	6	54	9	0	32	311
2016	136	104	8	67	12	0	44	371
2017	181	108	12	79	12	0	54	446
2018	208	139	17	93	24	0	51	532
2019	239	143	21	99	28	0	61	591
2020	255	148	25	113	25	1	77	644
2021	280	139	30	156	27	1	84	717
2022	266	146	34	157	21	0	79	703
2023	272	132	42	190	17	0	82	735
2024	266	127	29	224	16	0	104	766

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John W Rex Charter Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	311	14.0	22.2	42.1
2016	371	19.0	19.5	40.2
2017	446	24.1	18.4	37.2
2018	532	25.9	20.4	33.6
2019	591	34.4	17.1	29.3
2020	644	37.2	17.2	33.9
2021	717	42.4	16.8	35.1
2022	703	42.0	16.7	44.7
2023	735	46.0	15.9	40
2024	766	44.0	17.4	51

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John W Rex Charter Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	311	14.0	22.2	42.1
2016	371	19.0	19.5	40.2
2017	446	24.1	18.4	37.2
2018	532	25.9	20.4	33.6
2019	591	34.4	17.1	29.3
2020	644	37.2	17.2	33.9
2021	717	42.4	16.8	35.1
2022	703	42.0	16.7	44.7
2023	735	46.0	15.9	40
2024	766	44.0	17.4	51

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John W Rex Charter Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,664
2021	$7,375
2022	$8,289
2023	$8,491

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John W Rex Charter Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 55^th of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 151^st of 276 Elementary schools	41.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (John W Rex Charter Elementary)	47	46	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (John W Rex Charter)	47	43	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	39	29	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John W Rex Charter Elementary)	62	45	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John W Rex Charter)	62	53	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (John W Rex Charter Elementary)	57	39	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (John W Rex Charter)	57	46	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (John W Rex Charter Elementary)	63	41	22%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (John W Rex Charter)	63	44	19%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	35	28	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (John W Rex Charter Elementary)	54	20	34%
5th Grade Mathematics (John W Rex Charter)	54	35	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	30	27	3%
5th Grade Science (John W Rex Charter Elementary)	73	40	33%
5th Grade Science (John W Rex Charter)	73	55	18%
5th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	591	735	24.4%
African American	143	132	7.7%
American Indian	28	17	39.3%
Asian	21	42	100%
Hispanic	99	190	91.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	239	272	13.8%
Two or More Races	61	82	34.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.3%	40%	10.7%

Schools Near John W Rex Charter Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)						OSTP Mathematics (2024)						OSTP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
John W Rex Charter Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	500 West Sheridan	Oklahoma City	73102	Oklahoma County	John W Rex Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 875-0032	766	44	17.4	51.0%	266 (34.7%)	127 (16.6%)	224 (29.2%)	29 (3.8%)	16 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (13.6%)	58.2	148^th of 389 public elementary schools	62.0%		44.2	151^st of 276 public elementary schools	45.3%	3	75.0	68.0	43.0	54.0	48.0	54.0	53.0	57.0	24.0	39.0	45.0	49.0	52.0	$8,491
Emerson Alternative Education (Es)	Public	PK, KG-5	715 North Walker Avenue	Oklahoma City	73102	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 587-7900	42	7	5.7	38.1%	16 (38.1%)	4 (9.5%)	9 (21.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (26.2%)								(n/a)														$3,352
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Oklahoma	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-8	309 NW 13th Street	Oklahoma City	73103	Oklahoma County	Virtual Preparatory Academy (CHARTER)	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(405) 212-5694	140	7	21.5	87.9%	63 (45.0%)	42 (30.0%)	18 (12.9%)	1 (0.7%)	14 (10.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Western Gateway	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	1300 SW 15th Street	Oklahoma CIty	73108	Oklahoma County	Western Gateway (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 276-9170	277	15	18.4	71.8%	44 (15.9%)	13 (4.7%)	204 (73.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.4%)								(n/a)														$12,874
Eugene Field Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1515 North Klein Avenue	Oklahoma City	73106	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-5700	376	25	15.0	91.2%	33 (8.8%)	51 (13.6%)	232 (61.7%)	18 (4.8%)	9 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.8%)	7.9	377^th of 389 public elementary schools	3.1%					(n/a)	36.0	33.0					31.0	27.0						$14,398
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	501 Northwest 21st Street	Oklahoma City	73103	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7100	398	27	14.5	49.2%	170 (42.7%)	73 (18.3%)	66 (16.6%)	19 (4.8%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	61 (15.3%)	69.1	105^th of 389 public elementary schools	73.0%		65.5	79^th of 276 public elementary schools	71.4%	26	76.0	60.0					71.0	42.0						$13,653
Santa Fe South Shidler Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	747 SE 15th St	Oklahoma City	73129	Oklahoma County	Santa Fe South (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(405) 601-5440	260	19	13.8	98.1%	8 (3.1%)	6 (2.3%)	236 (90.8%)	4 (1.5%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)								(n/a)
Mark Twain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2451 West Main Street	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-3700	284	20	14.2	95.1%	34 (12.0%)	17 (6.0%)	206 (72.5%)	13 (4.6%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)								(n/a)		41.0						51.0						$15,549
Astec Charter Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2600 General Pershing Blvd	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Astec Charters	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 947-6272	447	22	20.5	95.3%	22 (4.9%)	6 (1.3%)	403 (90.2%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)								(n/a)			20.0											$10,980
Adelaide Lee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	424 Southwest 29th Street	Oklahoma City	73109	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-3400	555	35	15.8	99.3%	41 (7.4%)	41 (7.4%)	427 (76.9%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.6%)								(n/a)														$13,643

Frequently Asked Questions about John W Rex Charter Elementary

Is John W Rex Charter Elementary a good school?

John W Rex Charter Elementary ranks 148^th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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What schools do graduates of John W Rex Charter Elementary attend?

Students who attend John W Rex Charter Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Moon Middle School
High : Douglass High School

What is the racial makeup of John W Rex Charter Elementary?

Students at John W Rex Charter Elementary are 35% White, 29% Hispanic, 17% African American, 14% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend John W Rex Charter Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 766 students attended John W Rex Charter Elementary.

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