Barnsdall Elementary School serves 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Barnsdall Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barnsdall Elementary School's student population of 205 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
205 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Barnsdall Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Barnsdall Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#924 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
26%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

American Indian
42%
12%

Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
19%

Black
1%
8%

White
53%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
12%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnsdall Elementary School's ranking?
Barnsdall Elementary School is ranked #924 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Barnsdall Elementary School?
205 students attend Barnsdall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Barnsdall Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnsdall Elementary School?
Barnsdall Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barnsdall Elementary School offer ?
Barnsdall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Barnsdall Elementary School part of?
Barnsdall Elementary School is part of Barnsdall School District.
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