The top reported proficiency rate is 41% in Math. The lowest is 38% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on John Ross Es
John Ross ES is an elementary school in the Edmond Public Schools system, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is located in a suburban residential area of Edmond, a city that sits just north of Oklahoma City and has the University of Central Oklahoma as a major anchor. John Ross is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet.
The student body is large for an elementary school, with enrollment spread fairly evenly across the grade levels. The racial and ethnic composition is predominantly white, with a notable Hispanic population, alongside smaller shares of students who are two or more races, Black, Asian, and American Indian or Alaska Native. Information on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available in the provided data.
State assessment results from the Oklahoma School Testing Program are available for math and English language arts in grades three through five, and for science in grade five. Across the tested subjects and grades, the overall proficiency rate places John Ross in the top quartile when compared with other districts in Oklahoma County. This is a strong indicator of academic performance relative to the county as a whole. Within the school, math proficiency varied by grade, with the highest rate in grade four and lower rates in grades three and five. In English language arts, proficiency was reported for grade three and grade five at a similar level, while the result for grade four was suppressed from public release, so it is not possible to draw a complete picture for that subject. Science proficiency for grade five was reported at a level comparable to the English language arts results. Because Oklahoma changed its cut scores for math and ELA in the same year these results were collected, direct year-over-year comparisons are not reliable. A parent may want to ask the school how they interpret these results in light of the new standards and what support is available for students who are not yet meeting proficiency.
As an elementary school, John Ross does not have a graduation rate, and data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, and course access were not available. The absence of this information is not unusual for an elementary setting, but a family might follow up with the school or district office if those details matter to them.
Edmond itself is a well-established suburban community with a historic downtown, a robust parks system, and a strong sense of local identity. The city has seen steady population growth over decades, and the housing market reflects that demand: home values are above the national average, and rents are moderate relative to income. The presence of the university adds cultural programming and employment stability. No recent district-level changes—such as bond measures, boundary adjustments, or curriculum shifts—were found in public sources, so families should expect continuity in the district's operations and offerings.
For a family considering John Ross, the school offers a sizable peer environment in a stable suburban setting with a university-connected community. The academic results are competitive within Oklahoma County, though proficiency rates suggest room for growth in certain subjects and grades. A parent may want to learn more about classroom supports, enrichment opportunities, and how the school addresses the spread in proficiency across the tested years. The lack of certain data points means some standard questions about discipline or chronic absence would need to be asked directly of the school. Overall, John Ross fits a family looking for a large, conventional public elementary school in a growing, education-focused suburb.
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