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Alexander Elementary School

Q: Is Alexander Elementary School a good school?

Alexander Elementary School ranks 408 th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

408^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 614 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Better than 34% of Oklahoma elementary schools

Summary

Alexander Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Commerce, Oklahoma, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 468 students. The school is part of the Commerce School District, which is ranked 380 out of 452 districts in Oklahoma and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alexander Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages in standardized test scores. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (20%), Mathematics (20%), and Science (28%) were all significantly lower than the state averages (26%, 26%, and 30%, respectively). The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 4.0% to 19.0% over the past few years. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 85.47% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Afton Elementary School, Alexander Elementary School generally underperforms in academic metrics. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, with the school ranking as low as 713 out of 845 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2009-2010 and as high as 263 out of 498 in 2015-2016. However, the school's overall trend has been one of decline, with a 2-star rating in the most recent 2024-2025 school year.

447

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,058

Per pupil spending ?

87.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

601 6th St
Commerce, OK 74339-1700

(918) 675-4336

District: Commerce

Students who attend Alexander Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Commerce Middle School
High:	Commerce High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

33.3%

Hispanic:

28.9%

American Indian:

25.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 27th percentile in 2009 → 34th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2009

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school23%

District avg18%

Oklahoma avg27%

408^th of 614

Oklahoma public elementary schools ?

Bottom 34%▼ down 22 pts since 2015

From top 44% (2015) to bottom 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

380^th of 452Commerce among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	34.2	408 of 614	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	12.0	365 of 389	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	18.7	562 of 646	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	16.7	372 of 411	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	35.4	286 of 407	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	48.3	263 of 498	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	58.6	425 of 957	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	35.9	643 of 846	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	28.3	713 of 845	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	36.9	613 of 840	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	43.8	277 of 502	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.2	412 of 506	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	30.3	61 of 79	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)45th percentile+11 vs school

Native American (2021)23rd percentile+10 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Science28%~ state avg

English Language Arts I20%-6 vs state

Mathematics20%-6 vs state

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Schools Near Alexander Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)					OSTP Mathematics (2025)					OSTP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Alexander Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 6th St	Commerce	74339	Ottawa County	Commerce	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 675-4336	447	26	17.1	87.5%	149 (33.3%)	13 (2.9%)	129 (28.9%)	1 (0.2%)	113 (25.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.4%)	34.2	408^th of 614 public elementary schools	33.6%		12	365^th of 389 public elementary schools	6.2%	43	27.0	13.0	22.0		20.0	39.0	6.0	16.0		20.0	28.0	28.0	$10,058
Washington Elementary School	Public	1-3	1930 B Street Northeast	Miami	74354	Ottawa County	Miami	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 542-3394	231	14	16.5	79.7%	117 (50.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.1%)	1 (0.4%)	46 (19.9%)	10 (4.3%)	43 (18.6%)								(n/a)	27.0				27.0	33.0				33.0			$12,015
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK-K	308 G Street Northwest	Miami	74354	Ottawa County	Miami	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 542-8419	250	11	22.7	82.4%	118 (47.2%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (8.0%)	3 (1.2%)	48 (19.2%)	5 (2.0%)	55 (22.0%)								(n/a)													$8,702
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	1-3	129 G Street Northeast	Miami	74354	Ottawa County	Miami	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 542-5576	207	9	23.3	73.9%	108 (52.2%)	2 (1.0%)	15 (7.2%)	2 (1.0%)	39 (18.8%)	5 (2.4%)	36 (17.4%)								(n/a)	38.0				38.0	41.0				41.0			$10,582
Quapaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	305 West First Street	Quapaw	74363	Ottawa County	Quapaw	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 674-2236	291	19	15.6	70.4%	140 (48.1%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	130 (44.7%)	3 (1.0%)	12 (4.1%)	31.8	425^th of 614 public elementary schools	30.8%					(n/a)	7.0	11.0	14.0		10.0	28.0	32.0	19.0		27.0	39.0	39.0	$10,666
Wyandotte Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7 South 1st Street	Wyandotte	74370	Ottawa County	Wyandotte	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 678-2299	407	22	18.6	74.9%	192 (47.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)	5 (1.2%)	150 (36.9%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (9.8%)	29.3	442^nd of 614 public elementary schools	28.0%					(n/a)	25.0	16.0	24.0		21.0	11.0	16.0	24.0		18.0	20.0	20.0	$10,065
Fairland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	202 West Washington Avenue	Fairland	74343	Ottawa County	Fairland	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 676-3224	252	19	13.3	67.9%	118 (46.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.8%)	3 (1.2%)	73 (29.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (18.3%)	69.8	139^th of 614 public elementary schools	77.4%					(n/a)	27.0	39.0	41.0		37.0	45.0	40.0	39.0		41.0	36.0	36.0	$12,112
Welch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	707 S Curtis St	Welch	74369	Craig County	Welch	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 788-3129	135	10	13.5	65.2%	66 (48.9%)	3 (2.2%)	5 (3.7%)	1 (0.7%)	57 (42.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)								(n/a)					35.0					33.0			$13,846
Bluejacket Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	276 NE Third	Bluejacket	74333	Craig County	Bluejacket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 784-2266	93	6	15.5	76.3%	35 (37.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (58.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)								(n/a)					39.0					26.0			$10,377
Afton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	410 S Main	Afton	74331	Ottawa County	Afton	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 257-8304	268	23	11.5	76.5%	138 (51.5%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (39.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)	80.3	88^th of 614 public elementary schools	85.7%					(n/a)	55.0		25.0	17.0	28.0	90.0		37.0	40.0	49.0	53.0	42.0	$13,328

Frequently Asked Questions about Alexander Elementary School

What district is Alexander Elementary School in?

Commerce

How many students attend Alexander Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 447 students attended Alexander Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Alexander Elementary School?

Students at Alexander Elementary School are 33% White, 29% Hispanic, 25% American Indian, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Is Alexander Elementary School a good school?

Alexander Elementary School ranks 408^th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Alexander Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Alexander Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Commerce Middle School
High : Commerce High School

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