Verdigris Elementary School

8207 E 540 Rd
Claremore, OK 74019
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Verdigris Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 10% in OK
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Verdigris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Verdigris Elementary School's student population of 424 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

Verdigris Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Verdigris Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#120 out of 1652 schools
(Top 10%)
55-59%
25%
40-44%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
20%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
1%
8%
White
48%
43%
Two or more races
22%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verdigris Elementary School's ranking?
Verdigris Elementary School is ranked #120 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Verdigris Elementary School often compared to?
Verdigris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosa Elementary School, Catalayah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Verdigris Elementary School?
424 students attend Verdigris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Verdigris Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Verdigris Elementary School?
Verdigris Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Verdigris Elementary School offer ?
Verdigris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Verdigris Elementary School part of?
Verdigris Elementary School is part of Verdigris School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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