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Townsend Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 543 students

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Posted November 28, 2011

My grandson goes to Townsend Elementary & I wouldn't change that for a second! This is a school with a staff of professionals who truly care about each child. They go above & beyond in order to guide each child in a positive direction. The principal is an amazing man! The students really look up to him as a positive role model. He will never compromise his integrity & he will make sure to set the record straight if a child seems to lose his/her way. He doesn't put up with nonsense & I love that! My grandsons Pre-K teacher is just incredible! She takes their learning skills to a whole new level. She expects the best & I can't believe how much my grandson has learned already. She's dedicated & does go above & beyond for her students! I have twin granddaughters who will by little Townsend Tigers soon & I we will proudly send them to school knowing they are in the best of hands. Proud to be Townsend Tigers!
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Posted May 3, 2011

I have two boys that goto this school one in kindergarden and one in first and we love it the teachers are awesome. And they work with the parents to make sure we are all doing whats needed for our chidren to succeed in the class room and in the world
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Posted April 27, 2010

great school from top to bottom. hate to have to leave next year. have loved every min at townsend and my daughter is better because of the love and attention she has recieved from the whole school . thank you all and we will miss you so much
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Posted December 19, 2009

My son went to Townsend for Kinder. and we LOVED it!! A GREAT school!!!
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Posted October 3, 2009

They teach phonetics. Both my kids went there and learned to read easily.
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Posted October 29, 2008

I choose to remain close to Townsend because of the wonderful atmosphere and the support system the educators have created for the students. The office administrators and Mr. Holland are all amazing and helpful as well and you can see the geniune care they have for each and every student.
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Posted May 19, 2008

My daughter has been going here for 2 years and I couldn't be happier. Great teachers, great principal! Wonderful school!
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Posted July 17, 2007

My daughter went to this school and she loved it. She loved her teacher because she was nice and very concerned. When I went to go and pick up my kids I would see the principal outside before and after school. The staff and teachers are very involved with the students. I could list so many good things about this school. I only wish my daughter could stay in this school. The one thing that surprised me about her teacher was she called me at home because my daughter wasn't eating her lunch and she was concerned about her not learning because she might be hungry later. My daughter learned a lot and she has really blossomed through the school year.
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Posted September 16, 2004

All three of my children have attended Townsend. The teachers as well as the principal place the children first. The teachers work as a team for the students. If a teacher is not reaching the student, another teacher steps in to try a new avenue. Children are blessed to be a part of Townsend Elementry.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

66 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

66 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
98%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

50 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

49 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
94%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

61 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

61 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

61 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
87%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 68% in 2008.

61 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
67%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female85%
Male92%
Black72%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male88%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female83%
Male96%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%

Reading

All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students95%
Female95%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female100%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 54% 57%
Black 24% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 10% 19%
Hispanic 8% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 70%N/A56%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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S.E. 40th and Epperly
Del City, OK 73115
Phone: (405) 671-8680

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