Serving 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Children's Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Children's Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Children's Center's student population of 60 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Children's Center is 0.68, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
27%
8%
White
47%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
48%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OK state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% OK state average).
How many students attend Children's Center?
60 students attend Children's Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Children's Center students are White, 27% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Children's Center?
Children's Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Children's Center offer ?
Children's Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Children's Center part of?
Children's Center is part of Bethany School District.
In what neighborhood is Children's Center located?
Children's Center is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Bethany, OK. There are 8 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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