JOHN REX CHARTER ES

500 West Sheridan
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

www.johnrexschool.org

Charter School 810 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

John W. Rex Charter Elementary is a prominent public charter school located in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. Serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to fostering a community-centered learning experience. Because it is located in the city’s urban core, the school places a strong emphasis on utilizing the surrounding metropolitan area—including nearby museums, parks, and civic institutions—as an extension of the classroom to provide students with unique, hands-on learning opportunities.

The school operates through a partnership with the Oklahoma City Public Schools district and is well-regarded for its high academic standards, diverse student body, and active parent involvement. By focusing on a holistic approach to education that balances core academics with arts, physical education, and character development, John W. Rex aims to prepare its students for success in secondary education and beyond. Its location and mission make it a central hub for families seeking a vibrant, city-focused educational experience within the public school system.

810

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN REX CHARTER ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	286
Black	111
Asian	38
Two or More	111
American Indian	15

Hispanic
286 (35.3%)
White
249 (30.7%)
Black
111 (13.7%)
Two or More
111 (13.7%)
Asian
38 (4.7%)
American Indian
15 (1.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	JOHN REX CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(405)875-0032
Website:	http://www.johnrexschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	810
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 80

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 52