EARL HARRIS ES

Located at 4311 N Asbury, in Bethany, Oklahoma, EARL HARRIS ES is a heavily attended K-5 school that hosts 769 students (grades pre-K through 5), run under BETHANY. Compared to the state average of about 366 students per school, that is 110% above typical.

EARL HARRIS ES is one of 4 schools operated by BETHANY, a district that educates 1,762 students overall.

In terms of who attends, EARL HARRIS ES lists that the largest single group is White, at 62% of enrollment. Other groups include 22% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, 4% Native American.

Looking at the economic backdrop, EARL HARRIS ES shows 43 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 17.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.6:1, putting EARL HARRIS ES higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 34% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is lower than Oklahoma County's rate of about 67%.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, EARL HARRIS ES sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 44.1%; this one delivers 50.0%.

In the broader community, Oklahoma County reports that median household income runs about $66,679, roughly 36% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. In all, Oklahoma County runs 225 public schools (combined enrollment of about 161,569 students), of which EARL HARRIS ES is one.

The closest other public school is BETHANY MS, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts EARL HARRIS ES at 2nd of 4; the average score across the group is 30.3%.

The school occupies an outer-ring site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count held roughly steady: 754 students in 2018 compared to 769 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment increased from 17% to 22% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 19.4:1 in 2018 to 17.8:1 today.

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