Earl Harris Elementary School

Q: Is Earl Harris Elementary School a good school?

Earl Harris Elementary School ranks 44 th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Earl Harris Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bethany, Oklahoma, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 771 students. The school is part of the highly-ranked Bethany School District, which is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Earl Harris Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Oklahoma, with a statewide ranking between 28th and 56th out of hundreds of schools over the past decade. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly higher than the state averages, with 73-77% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 55-64% proficient or better in Mathematics across grades 3-5. Additionally, the school performs exceptionally well for specific student subgroups, ranking 20th out of 403 Oklahoma elementary schools for White students and 5th out of 51 schools for Multi-racial students, both with 5-star ratings.

Compared to nearby schools in the Putnam City School District, Earl Harris Elementary School significantly outperforms them on academic measures. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Earl Harris had 64% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to only 23-30% at the nearby Putnam City schools. The school's lower-than-average spending per student, coupled with its high academic performance, indicates that Earl Harris Elementary School is effectively utilizing its resources to provide a quality education to its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4311 N Asbury
Bethany, OK 73008-3008

(405) 789-6673

District: Bethany

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,363

Students who attend Earl Harris Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bethany Middle School
High:	Bethany High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 771

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.1%

Hispanic:

21.7%

Two or more races:

11.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Earl Harris Elementary School ranks better than 88.7% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.59. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.1%), Hispanic (21.7%), two or more races (11.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Earl Harris Elementary School is 18.7. (See more...)

Compare Earl Harris Elementary School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Earl Harris Elementary School is $8,363.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Earl Harris Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bethany:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethany 12^th of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Earl Harris Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Earl Harris Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	82.30	87^th	840	89.6%
2010	85.19	50^th	845	94.1%
2011	87.38	25^th	846	97.0%
2015	91.86	26^th	957	97.3%
2016	83.99	39^th	498	92.2%
2017	84.70	38^th	407	90.7%
2018	87.41	28^th	406	93.1%
2019	77.69	56^th	411	86.4%
2021	92.41	28^th	646	95.7%
2022	79.92	40^th	323	87.6%
2023	78.42	39^th	276	85.9%
2024	83.59	44^th	389	88.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Earl Harris Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	82.59	5^th	51	90.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Earl Harris Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	70.87	90^th	506	82.2%

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Rank History for White students at Earl Harris Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	90.15	20^th	403	95.0%

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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

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Enrollment information for Earl Harris Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	268	5	5	8	8	n/a	n/a	294
1989	275	3	2	19	15	n/a	n/a	314
1990	302	4	0	16	18	n/a	n/a	340
1991	329	6	0	11	15	n/a	n/a	361
1992	351	7	0	11	20	n/a	n/a	389
1993	380	3	0	8	11	n/a	n/a	402
1994	395	7	1	8	4	n/a	n/a	415
1995	353	12	1	18	11	n/a	n/a	395
1996	353	12	1	18	11	n/a	n/a	395
1997	360	8	2	22	10	n/a	n/a	402
1998	347	5	1	28	7	n/a	n/a	388
1999	403	3	1	34	8	n/a	n/a	449
2000	428	5	3	40	10	n/a	n/a	486
2001	436	15	5	48	21	n/a	n/a	525
2002	509	20	2	65	18	n/a	n/a	614
2003	509	20	2	65	18	n/a	n/a	614
2004	502	21	1	58	57	n/a	n/a	639
2005	539	30	3	64	48	n/a	n/a	684
2006	519	37	2	63	57	n/a	n/a	678
2007	513	30	9	73	55	n/a	n/a	680
2008	503	30	12	81	54	n/a	n/a	680
2009	518	30	7	78	50	n/a	n/a	683
2010	514	35	11	91	45	n/a	n/a	696
2011	499	39	8	100	71	1	0	718
2012	481	35	6	94	90	0	0	706
2013	471	22	5	116	28	1	72	715
2014	479	18	5	132	33	0	75	742
2015	502	15	3	125	29	1	76	751
2016	499	12	4	136	24	1	80	756
2017	490	16	4	136	23	0	88	757
2018	485	20	4	131	17	0	97	754
2019	494	17	4	132	16	0	81	744
2020	494	14	3	141	15	1	76	744
2021	492	16	1	127	17	1	81	735
2022	477	26	0	154	21	1	78	757
2023	480	25	1	152	26	3	74	761
2024	471	14	1	167	27	3	88	771

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 Earl Harris Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	294	16.5	17.8	n/a
1989	314	14.4	21.8	n/a
1990	340	15.5	21.9	n/a
1991	361	14.9	24.2	n/a
1992	389	19.9	19.5	18.3
1993	402	21.5	18.7	24.6
1994	415	21.9	18.9	24.6
1995	395	23.4	16.9	41.5
1996	395	23.4	16.9	41.5
1997	402	22.4	17.9	43
1998	388	22.0	17.6	44.6
1999	449	24.0	18.7	51
2000	486	25.1	19.4	64.6
2001	525	27.0	19.4	43.8
2002	614	31.1	19.7	36
2003	614	31.1	19.7	36
2004	639	28.7	22.3	38.5
2005	684	33.2	20.6	43.1
2006	678	33.9	20.0	41.9
2007	680	34.0	20.0	45.7
2008	680	33.4	20.4	43.8
2009	683	33.4	20.4	42.5
2010	696	34.7	20.0	48
2011	718	35.6	20.1	49.6
2012	706	37.4	18.8	50.7
2013	715	39.2	18.2	48.7
2014	742	40.0	18.5	46
2015	751	39.0	19.2	45.8
2016	756	41.0	18.4	49.7
2017	757	38.0	19.8	41
2018	754	38.8	19.3	40.6
2019	744	38.7	19.2	42.7
2020	744	39.0	19.0	39.7
2021	735	38.9	18.8	33.1
2022	757	38.8	19.5	33.7
2023	761	40.1	18.9	34
2024	771	41.0	18.7	39.9

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 Earl Harris Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	294	16.5	17.8	n/a
1989	314	14.4	21.8	n/a
1990	340	15.5	21.9	n/a
1991	361	14.9	24.2	n/a
1992	389	19.9	19.5	18.3
1993	402	21.5	18.7	24.6
1994	415	21.9	18.9	24.6
1995	395	23.4	16.9	41.5
1996	395	23.4	16.9	41.5
1997	402	22.4	17.9	43
1998	388	22.0	17.6	44.6
1999	449	24.0	18.7	51
2000	486	25.1	19.4	64.6
2001	525	27.0	19.4	43.8
2002	614	31.1	19.7	36
2003	614	31.1	19.7	36
2004	639	28.7	22.3	38.5
2005	684	33.2	20.6	43.1
2006	678	33.9	20.0	41.9
2007	680	34.0	20.0	45.7
2008	680	33.4	20.4	43.8
2009	683	33.4	20.4	42.5
2010	696	34.7	20.0	48
2011	718	35.6	20.1	49.6
2012	706	37.4	18.8	50.7
2013	715	39.2	18.2	48.7
2014	742	40.0	18.5	46
2015	751	39.0	19.2	45.8
2016	756	41.0	18.4	49.7
2017	757	38.0	19.8	41
2018	754	38.8	19.3	40.6
2019	744	38.7	19.2	42.7
2020	744	39.0	19.0	39.7
2021	735	38.9	18.8	33.1
2022	757	38.8	19.5	33.7
2023	761	40.1	18.9	34
2024	771	41.0	18.7	39.9

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 Earl Harris Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$6,829
2020	$7,031
2021	$7,562
2022	$7,920
2023	$8,363

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Earl Harris Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 56^th of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 39^th of 276 Elementary schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Earl Harris Elementary School)	55	60	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Bethany)	55	60	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	39	29	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Earl Harris Elementary School)	50	40	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Bethany)	50	40	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	30	23	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Earl Harris Elementary School)	47	40	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bethany)	47	40	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Earl Harris Elementary School)	66	56	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Bethany)	66	56	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	35	28	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Earl Harris Elementary School)	88	45	43%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	30	27	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	744	761	2.3%
African American	17	25	47.1%
American Indian	16	26	62.5%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	132	152	15.2%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	494	480	2.8%
Two or More Races	81	74	8.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.7%	34%	8.7%

Schools Near Earl Harris Elementary School

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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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	Total
Earl Harris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4311 N Asbury	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Bethany	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 789-6673	771	41	18.7	39.9%	471 (61.1%)	14 (1.8%)	167 (21.7%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.5%)	3 (0.4%)	88 (11.4%)	83.6	44^th of 389 public elementary schools	88.7%		78.4	39^th of 276 public elementary schools	85.9%	5	73.0	77.0	73.0	64.0	63.0	55.0	62.0	$8,363
Children's Center	Public	PK, KG-8	6721 Northwest 42nd Street	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Bethany	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 499-4611	60	3	20.0	100.0%	28 (46.7%)	16 (26.7%)	11 (18.3%)	2 (3.3%)	3 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$20,012
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5721 Northwest 39th Street	Warr Acres	73122	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 789-5696	571	34	16.9	92.3%	92 (16.1%)	49 (8.6%)	370 (64.8%)	6 (1.1%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.1%)	11.2	369^th of 389 public elementary schools	5.1%					(n/a)	45.0	31.0	40.0	31.0		33.0	24.0	$10,118
Overholser Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7900 Northwest 36th Street	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 789-7913	565	40	14.3	91.7%	144 (25.5%)	51 (9.0%)	311 (55.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.0%)								(n/a)			35.0	26.0				$9,415
Windsor Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2909 North Ann Arbor Avenue	Oklahoma City	73127	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 942-8673	721	40	17.8	96.9%	84 (11.7%)	84 (11.7%)	452 (62.7%)	19 (2.6%)	17 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (8.9%)	3.3	388^th of 389 public elementary schools	0.3%		9.4	270^th of 276 public elementary schools	2.2%	118	27.0			23.0	18.0			$8,988
Tulakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6600 Galaxie Drive	Oklahoma City	73132	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 721-4360	565	27	21.0	95.0%	74 (13.1%)	315 (55.8%)	92 (16.3%)	5 (0.9%)	7 (1.2%)	4 (0.7%)	68 (12.0%)								(n/a)				16.0				$9,275
Western Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7210 Northwest 23rd Street	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 789-1711	641	40	16.0	92.8%	108 (16.8%)	122 (19.0%)	332 (51.8%)	3 (0.5%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (10.0%)	3.3	387^th of 389 public elementary schools	0.5%					(n/a)	30.0	27.0	32.0	20.0	22.0			$10,064
Rollingwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6301 North Ann Arbor Avenue	Oklahoma City	73122	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 721-3644	483	33	14.5	79.5%	121 (25.1%)	110 (22.8%)	154 (31.9%)	35 (7.2%)	10 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (10.8%)	10.8	370^th of 389 public elementary schools	4.9%		8.5	273^rd of 276 public elementary schools	1.1%	97	43.0		37.0	28.0	28.0			$10,282
Apollo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 North Peniel Avenue	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 787-6636	509	34	14.9	95.3%	61 (12.0%)	82 (16.1%)	309 (60.7%)	7 (1.4%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.8%)	7.5	378^th of 389 public elementary schools	2.8%					(n/a)		37.0	30.0	22.0	32.0			$9,695
Lake Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8221 Northwest 30th Street	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 789-7068	300	27	11.0	86.7%	92 (30.7%)	28 (9.3%)	145 (48.3%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	27 (9.0%)	25.4	317^th of 389 public elementary schools	18.5%					(n/a)		39.0	62.0	30.0	28.0	42.0		$13,518

Frequently Asked Questions about Earl Harris Elementary School

How many students attend Earl Harris Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 771 students attended Earl Harris Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Earl Harris Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Earl Harris Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bethany Middle School
High : Bethany High School

What is the racial makeup of Earl Harris Elementary School?

Students at Earl Harris Elementary School are 61% White, 22% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 2% African American.

What district is Earl Harris Elementary School in?

Bethany

Is Earl Harris Elementary School a good school?

Earl Harris Elementary School ranks 44^th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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