Serving 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bernita Hughes Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 56% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bernita Hughes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bernita Hughes Elementary School's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Warriors
School Rankings
Bernita Hughes Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bernita Hughes Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#244 out of 1652 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
27%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
n/a
8%
White
43%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
21%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernita Hughes Elementary School's ranking?
Bernita Hughes Elementary School is ranked #244 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Bernita Hughes Elementary School often compared to?
Bernita Hughes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Claremont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Bernita Hughes Elementary School?
474 students attend Bernita Hughes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Bernita Hughes Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, 21% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bernita Hughes Elementary School?
Bernita Hughes Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bernita Hughes Elementary School offer ?
Bernita Hughes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bernita Hughes Elementary School part of?
Bernita Hughes Elementary School is part of Adair School District.
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