The top reported proficiency rate is 21% in Math. The lowest is 11% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Kaiser Es
Kaiser Elementary School serves students from prekindergarten through fourth grade in Oklahoma City, as a school within the Oklahoma City Public Schools district. The school’s enrollment places it among the larger elementary schools in the district for its grade band. The student body is diverse, with a significant majority of students identifying as Hispanic, and smaller shares identifying as white, two or more races, Black, Asian, and American Indian or Alaska Native. The school’s free or reduced-price lunch rate, a common proxy for economic need, was not available in the data we examined, leaving a gap for families who consider economic composition when choosing a school.
Academically, the state assessment results for the most recent testing year offer a mixed picture. In fourth-grade math, about a quarter of students scored at a proficient level or above, while in third-grade math the share was notably lower. In fourth-grade English language arts, roughly a sixth of students met the proficient benchmark. The third-grade English language arts result was suppressed in the data, so no figure is available for that grade. The school’s overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades places it below the midpoint when compared to other elementary schools in Oklahoma County, a wide comparison set that includes a range of urban, suburban, and rural schools. Science results are only available from several years prior; at that time, about a tenth of fifth graders scored proficient or above. Families looking at these results should note that the state changed its cut scores in math and English language arts during the period covered, which can affect comparability with earlier years, and that the school serves only through fourth grade, so the science data comes from a different testing cycle.
The school does not have high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Chronic absenteeism data was also absent from the materials we reviewed, which is a common data point families use to gauge student engagement and attendance patterns; its absence means that picture is not available from this analysis.
The housing market surrounding the school shows that home values in the area are slightly below the statewide median for Oklahoma, and rents are below the national average, making the neighborhood more affordable than many parts of the country. Mortgage rates nationally have been in a modestly elevated range, which is relevant for families considering buying a home near the school.
Kaiser Elementary is part of Oklahoma City Public Schools, a large urban district that has seen ongoing investment through the MAPS program, a voter-approved sales tax that has funded school facility improvements, downtown revitalization, and a streetcar system. The district itself has undergone bond referendums in recent years for capital improvements, though specific details on the most recent measures were not included in the data we reviewed. Families relocating into Oklahoma City should understand that the city is geographically vast and car-dependent outside the downtown core. The economy is anchored by energy, aviation, federal employment at Tinker Air Force Base, and state government. The school’s location in Oklahoma City places it in a dynamic but sprawling urban environment where walkability is concentrated downtown and residential neighborhoods are primarily auto-oriented.
For a parent assessing fit, Kaiser Elementary serves early elementary grades only, meaning a transition to a different school for fifth grade if they remain in district. The academic proficiency numbers are low relative to county peers, and the share of students meeting state benchmarks in math and reading is below what many families would consider strong. The school’s diversity is pronounced, with a large Hispanic majority. The lack of data on economic need, special education services, and English learner populations means some important aspects of the school’s student support context are not visible from the information available. A parent may want to visit the school, speak with staff about support structures for students who are not yet at grade level, and ask about the programs in place for the early grades that are the school’s entire focus. The surrounding housing is modestly priced for Oklahoma, which may be a consideration for families weighing school performance against affordability in the Oklahoma City market.
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