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E. M. Trout Elementary School

Summary:

E. M. Trout Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, with 271 students enrolled.

E. M. Trout Elementary has shown strong academic performance, with 61% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 61% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the Ponca City and Oklahoma state averages. The school has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top 30% of Oklahoma elementary schools. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, E. M. Trout has been able to achieve these impressive results, suggesting the school is effectively addressing the challenges faced by its student population.

Compared to nearby schools, E. M. Trout outperforms many of its peers, such as Union Elementary and Liberty Elementary. Additionally, the presence of a high-performing school like McCord Public School, located just 5 miles away but outside the Ponca City district, suggests opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices that could benefit the entire community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2109 East Prospect
       Ponca City, OK  74604-4604

(580) 767-8070

District: Ponca City

SchoolDigger Rank:
103rd of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,714 Help


Students who attend E. M. Trout Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ponca City East Middle School
    Ponca City West Middle School
High:    Ponca City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  271

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.6%
Two or more races:
16.2%
Hispanic:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details E. M. Trout Elementary School ranks better than 73.5% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Ponca City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at E. M. Trout Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.6%), two or more races (16.2%), Hispanic (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at E. M. Trout Elementary School is 18.1. 5 elementary schools in the Ponca City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at E. M. Trout Elementary School is $8,714, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Ponca City School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

E. M. Trout Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ponca City:

SchoolDigger ranks Ponca City 95th of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for E. M. Trout Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at E. M. Trout Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 60.31 332nd 840 60.5%
2010 53.66 427th 845 49.5%
2011 78.34 111th 846 86.9%
2015 65.45 316th 957 67.0%
2016 63.03 177th 498 64.5%
2017 59.03 152nd 407 62.7%
2018 50.72 186th 406 54.2%
2019 58.47 138th 411 66.4%
2021 64.57 168th 646 74.0%
2022 42.87 186th 323 42.4%
2024 69.19 103rd 389 73.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at E. M. Trout Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.83 185th 506 63.4%
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Rank History for White students at E. M. Trout Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.85 194th 403 51.9%
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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.

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for E. M. Trout Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 300 5 8 2 9 n/a n/a 0 324
1989 318 5 11 2 10 n/a n/a 0 346
1990 326 6 10 8 8 n/a n/a 0 358
1991 331 10 10 2 7 n/a n/a 0 360
1992 386 9 10 6 6 n/a n/a 0 417
1993 356 4 10 9 9 n/a n/a 0 388
1994 329 9 9 7 5 n/a n/a 0 359
1995 291 7 7 12 9 n/a n/a 0 326
1996 291 7 7 12 9 n/a n/a 0 326
1997 286 8 7 12 11 n/a n/a 0 324
1998 290 16 6 9 18 n/a n/a 0 339
1999 277 14 5 11 24 n/a n/a 0 331
2000 279 17 4 14 29 n/a n/a 0 343
2001 304 16 5 16 31 n/a n/a 0 372
2002 261 19 5 11 32 n/a n/a 0 328
2003 261 19 5 11 32 n/a n/a 0 328
2004 321 17 6 20 50 n/a n/a 0 414
2005 319 20 5 25 43 n/a n/a 0 412
2006 269 30 5 25 56 n/a n/a 0 385
2007 255 27 6 24 46 n/a n/a 0 358
2008 255 18 6 20 51 n/a n/a 0 350
2009 253 15 3 25 65 n/a n/a 0 361
2010 238 10 5 23 61 n/a n/a 0 337
2011 225 3 4 33 67 0 22 0 354
2012 240 1 4 29 57 0 24 0 355
2013 258 6 3 31 46 3 26 0 373
2014 258 5 2 32 35 0 29 0 361
2015 248 1 2 31 17 0 59 0 358
2016 214 4 3 31 23 1 52 0 328
2017 169 4 4 23 24 2 38 0 264
2018 170 2 3 23 23 2 32 0 255
2019 168 2 3 20 24 3 39 0 259
2020 169 4 3 19 25 2 33 0 255
2021 175 5 2 21 27 1 26 0 257
2022 163 4 2 24 19 4 37 0 253
2023 161 2 5 27 30 5 35 0 265
2024 156 3 5 33 28 2 44 0 271

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 E. M. Trout Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 16.0 20.2 n/a
1989 346 14.0 24.7 n/a
1990 358 14.0 25.5 n/a
1991 360 16.0 22.5 n/a
1992 417 20.0 20.8 5.8
1993 388 20.0 19.4 n/a
1994 359 19.3 18.6 10.9
1995 326 19.0 17.2 19.3
1996 326 19.0 17.2 19.3
1997 324 20.6 15.7 16.4
1998 339 20.7 16.4 15.6
1999 331 21.7 15.3 20.8
2000 343 22.3 15.4 27.4
2001 372 19.7 18.9 33.6
2002 328 17.9 18.3 34.5
2003 328 17.9 18.3 34.5
2004 414 22.6 18.3 43.5
2005 412 24.8 16.6 47.3
2006 385 24.3 15.8 47
2007 358 23.9 15.0 48.6
2008 350 19.8 17.7 45.1
2009 361 20.1 18.0 46.3
2010 337 17.8 18.9 56.4
2011 354 19.9 17.7 48.6
2012 355 18.9 18.7 52.7
2013 373 19.0 19.6 55.5
2014 361 17.9 20.1 53.7
2015 358 18.0 19.8 52.8
2016 328 17.0 19.2 60.1
2017 264 14.9 17.7 59.1
2018 255 14.9 17.1 55.3
2019 259 15.1 17.1 56.4
2020 255 15.0 16.9 57.3
2021 257 16.0 16.0 66.1
2022 253 15.1 16.6 61.7
2023 265 14.9 17.7 70.9
2024 271 14.9 18.1 72.3

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 E. M. Trout Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 16.0 20.2 n/a
1989 346 14.0 24.7 n/a
1990 358 14.0 25.5 n/a
1991 360 16.0 22.5 n/a
1992 417 20.0 20.8 5.8
1993 388 20.0 19.4 n/a
1994 359 19.3 18.6 10.9
1995 326 19.0 17.2 19.3
1996 326 19.0 17.2 19.3
1997 324 20.6 15.7 16.4
1998 339 20.7 16.4 15.6
1999 331 21.7 15.3 20.8
2000 343 22.3 15.4 27.4
2001 372 19.7 18.9 33.6
2002 328 17.9 18.3 34.5
2003 328 17.9 18.3 34.5
2004 414 22.6 18.3 43.5
2005 412 24.8 16.6 47.3
2006 385 24.3 15.8 47
2007 358 23.9 15.0 48.6
2008 350 19.8 17.7 45.1
2009 361 20.1 18.0 46.3
2010 337 17.8 18.9 56.4
2011 354 19.9 17.7 48.6
2012 355 18.9 18.7 52.7
2013 373 19.0 19.6 55.5
2014 361 17.9 20.1 53.7
2015 358 18.0 19.8 52.8
2016 328 17.0 19.2 60.1
2017 264 14.9 17.7 59.1
2018 255 14.9 17.1 55.3
2019 259 15.1 17.1 56.4
2020 255 15.0 16.9 57.3
2021 257 16.0 16.0 66.1
2022 253 15.1 16.6 61.7
2023 265 14.9 17.7 70.9
2024 271 14.9 18.1 72.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for E. M. Trout Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,914
2020 $8,009
2021 $9,075
2022 $9,242
2023 $8,714

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on E. M. Trout Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 138th of 411 Elementary schoolsRanks 186th of 323 Elementary schools
 24%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (E. M. Trout Elementary School)4929
 20%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Ponca City)3629
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3929
 10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (E. M. Trout Elementary School)5134
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ponca City)4030
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)4333
 10%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (E. M. Trout Elementary School)5349
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts I (Ponca City)3026
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3024
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (E. M. Trout Elementary School)7042
 28%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ponca City)5133
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3835
 3%
5th Grade Mathematics (E. M. Trout Elementary School)2139
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ponca City)2528
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3026
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students259265
 2.3%
African American22
American Indian2430
 25%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic2027
 35%
Pacific Islander35
 66.7%
White168161
 4.2%
Two or More Races3935
 10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.4%70.9%
 14.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about E. M. Trout Elementary School

E. M. Trout Elementary School ranks 103rd of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at E. M. Trout Elementary School are 58% White, 16% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 10% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 271 students attended E. M. Trout Elementary School.

Students who attend E. M. Trout Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ponca City East Middle School
Middle : Ponca City West Middle School
High : Ponca City High School


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