Bernita Hughes Elementary School

Summary:

Bernita Hughes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Adair, Oklahoma, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 505 students. The school is part of the Adair school district, which is ranked 57 out of 342 districts in Oklahoma and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Bernita Hughes Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Oklahoma, with a statewide ranking between 33 and 133 over the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments (OSTP) is significantly higher than the state average across multiple grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics 10-20 percentage points above the state average in 2023-2024. The school's performance is particularly strong in certain student subgroups, such as Native American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite having a higher percentage of students from low-income families (66.73% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and a significant Native American student population, Bernita Hughes Elementary School is able to achieve exceptional academic results. The school's relatively low per-student spending of $6,731 in 2018-2019 and a student-to-teacher ratio ranging from 15.7 to 18 students per teacher over the past few years suggest the school is able to utilize resources efficiently. When compared to nearby schools, such as Ketchum Elementary School, Wickliffe Public School, and Foyil Elementary School, Bernita Hughes Elementary School consistently outperforms them on state assessments and overall academic rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 101 South Harley Hughes Ave
       Adair, OK  74330-4330


(918) 785-2438

District: Adair

SchoolDigger Rank:
75th of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,682 Help


Students who attend Bernita Hughes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Adair Middle School
High:    Adair High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  505

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.1%
American Indian:
28.9%
Two or more races:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bernita Hughes Elementary School ranks better than 80.7% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bernita Hughes Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.1%), American Indian (28.9%), two or more races (17.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bernita Hughes Elementary School is 15.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bernita Hughes Elementary School is $8,682.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bernita Hughes Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Adair:

SchoolDigger ranks Adair 42nd of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bernita Hughes Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bernita Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 61.87 306th 840 63.6%
2010 64.44 285th 845 66.3%
2011 82.27 67th 846 92.1%
2015 86.84 60th 957 93.7%
2017 71.28 82nd 407 79.9%
2018 61.17 133rd 406 67.2%
2019 68.56 93rd 411 77.4%
2021 75.37 105th 646 83.7%
2022 63.40 91st 323 71.8%
2023 80.84 33rd 276 88.0%
2024 74.83 75th 389 80.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bernita Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.67 67th 506 86.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Bernita Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.28 5th 79 93.7%
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Rank History for White students at Bernita Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.70 113th 403 72.0%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bernita Hughes Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 247 0 1 0 127 n/a n/a 0 375
1989 255 0 1 0 131 n/a n/a 0 387
1990 258 0 1 0 153 n/a n/a 0 412
1991 250 0 2 0 153 n/a n/a 0 405
1992 251 0 2 1 164 n/a n/a 0 418
1993 274 0 2 0 119 n/a n/a 0 395
1994 293 0 0 0 130 n/a n/a 0 423
1995 224 0 0 6 178 n/a n/a 0 408
1996 224 0 0 6 178 n/a n/a 0 408
1997 236 0 1 2 169 n/a n/a 0 408
1998 205 1 0 0 171 n/a n/a 0 377
1999 239 1 0 3 149 n/a n/a 0 392
2000 244 0 0 1 110 n/a n/a 0 355
2001 235 0 0 2 163 n/a n/a 0 400
2002 244 2 2 3 145 n/a n/a 0 396
2003 244 2 2 3 145 n/a n/a 0 396
2004 293 2 2 10 132 n/a n/a 0 439
2005 297 2 2 5 139 n/a n/a 0 445
2006 300 2 1 0 162 n/a n/a 0 465
2007 225 4 1 3 221 n/a n/a 0 454
2008 330 3 1 1 138 n/a n/a 0 473
2009 263 3 1 3 226 n/a n/a 0 496
2010 277 5 0 5 211 n/a n/a 0 498
2011 313 7 1 9 138 1 5 0 474
2012 300 4 0 9 173 0 6 0 492
2013 283 5 0 14 190 1 8 0 501
2014 285 5 1 18 213 0 5 0 527
2015 251 8 1 17 253 0 3 0 533
2016 231 6 2 19 264 0 2 0 524
2017 251 6 3 25 268 0 2 0 555
2018 256 9 3 28 260 0 3 0 559
2019 268 8 4 28 235 3 10 0 556
2020 248 4 6 25 231 3 12 0 529
2021 230 5 4 18 209 2 23 0 491
2022 236 2 11 27 182 1 75 0 534
2023 240 2 11 27 145 1 95 1 522
2024 228 1 8 33 146 1 88 0 505

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bernita Hughes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 375 22.0 17.0 n/a
1989 387 21.5 18.0 n/a
1990 412 21.5 19.1 n/a
1991 405 22.2 18.2 n/a
1992 418 20.6 20.2 26.3
1993 395 21.0 18.8 29.6
1994 423 22.1 19.1 26
1995 408 22.9 17.8 34.6
1996 408 22.9 17.8 34.6
1997 408 21.8 18.7 33.8
1998 377 21.5 17.5 36.6
1999 392 21.4 18.3 42.9
2000 355 22.6 15.7 42
2001 400 25.2 15.9 41.5
2002 396 25.0 15.8 47.2
2003 396 25.0 15.8 47.2
2004 439 21.0 20.9 49.9
2005 445 24.5 18.2 50.8
2006 465 26.1 17.8 54.6
2007 454 27.6 16.4 53.7
2008 473 28.6 16.5 51.4
2009 496 27.6 18.0 60.5
2010 498 27.7 17.9 59.2
2011 474 27.6 17.1 58.2
2012 492 26.6 18.4 58.3
2013 501 27.1 18.4 60.5
2014 527 27.0 19.5 53.7
2015 533 28.0 19.0 60
2016 524 28.0 18.7 58.4
2017 555 27.9 19.8 54.6
2018 559 30.0 18.6 56
2019 556 31.4 17.6 57.2
2020 529 31.9 16.5 56
2021 491 30.0 16.3 56.6
2022 534 29.5 18.0 57.5
2023 522 30.1 17.3 64.2
2024 505 32.0 15.7 66.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bernita Hughes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 375 22.0 17.0 n/a
1989 387 21.5 18.0 n/a
1990 412 21.5 19.1 n/a
1991 405 22.2 18.2 n/a
1992 418 20.6 20.2 26.3
1993 395 21.0 18.8 29.6
1994 423 22.1 19.1 26
1995 408 22.9 17.8 34.6
1996 408 22.9 17.8 34.6
1997 408 21.8 18.7 33.8
1998 377 21.5 17.5 36.6
1999 392 21.4 18.3 42.9
2000 355 22.6 15.7 42
2001 400 25.2 15.9 41.5
2002 396 25.0 15.8 47.2
2003 396 25.0 15.8 47.2
2004 439 21.0 20.9 49.9
2005 445 24.5 18.2 50.8
2006 465 26.1 17.8 54.6
2007 454 27.6 16.4 53.7
2008 473 28.6 16.5 51.4
2009 496 27.6 18.0 60.5
2010 498 27.7 17.9 59.2
2011 474 27.6 17.1 58.2
2012 492 26.6 18.4 58.3
2013 501 27.1 18.4 60.5
2014 527 27.0 19.5 53.7
2015 533 28.0 19.0 60
2016 524 28.0 18.7 58.4
2017 555 27.9 19.8 54.6
2018 559 30.0 18.6 56
2019 556 31.4 17.6 57.2
2020 529 31.9 16.5 56
2021 491 30.0 16.3 56.6
2022 534 29.5 18.0 57.5
2023 522 30.1 17.3 64.2
2024 505 32.0 15.7 66.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bernita Hughes Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,731
2020 $7,100
2021 $7,727
2022 $7,731
2023 $8,682

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bernita Hughes Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 93rd of 411 Elementary schoolsRanks 33rd of 276 Elementary schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Bernita Hughes Elementary School)4833
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Adair)4833
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3929
 10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bernita Hughes Elementary School)5652
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Adair)5652
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)4334
 9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bernita Hughes Elementary School)6054
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Adair)6054
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3835
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Bernita Hughes Elementary School)5442
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts I (Adair)5442
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3528
 7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bernita Hughes Elementary School)5962
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Adair)5962
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3027
 3%
5th Grade Science (Bernita Hughes Elementary School)7965
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Adair)7965
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Oklahoma)3835
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students556522
 6.1%
African American82
 75%
American Indian235145
 38.3%
Asian411
 175%
Hispanic2827
 3.6%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White268240
 10.4%
Two or More Races1095
 850%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.2%64.2%
 7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bernita Hughes Elementary School

Students at Bernita Hughes Elementary School are 45% White, 29% American Indian, 17% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 505 students attended Bernita Hughes Elementary School.

Students who attend Bernita Hughes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Adair Middle School
High : Adair High School

Bernita Hughes Elementary School ranks 75th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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