Serving 78 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Belfonte Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Belfonte Public School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Muldrow, OK, covering approximately 75.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belfonte Public School's student population of 78 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
78 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Belfonte Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belfonte Public School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1453 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
23%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
28%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
15%
9%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belfonte Public School's ranking?
Belfonte Public School is ranked #1453 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Belfonte Public School often compared to?
Belfonte Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brushy Public School, Central Elementary School, Liberty Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Belfonte Public School?
78 students attend Belfonte Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Belfonte Public School students are White, 28% of students are Two or more races, 23% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belfonte Public School?
Belfonte Public School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Belfonte Public School offer ?
Belfonte Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belfonte Public School part of?
Belfonte Public School is part of Belfonte School District.
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