Caney Valley Elementary School

401 West Main
Ochelata, OK 74051
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Caney Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : CANEY VALLEY ES's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Ochelata, OK, encompassing approximately 190.2 square miles. Families typically live 15-20 minutes away, with an average distance of 8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum extent of 15.2 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Caney Valley Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

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School Rankings

Caney Valley Elementary 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 Caney Valley Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (OK)
#1120 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

20-24%
25%

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15-19%
27%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

40-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

American Indian
20%
11%

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Asian
2%
2%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data

Hispanic
9%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data

White
47%
43%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
22%
14%

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All Ethnic Groups
53%
0.69

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

(22-23)
22.4%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%

Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%

Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caney Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Caney Valley Elementary School is ranked #1120 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Caney Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Caney Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oologah-talala Lower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Caney Valley Elementary School?
312 students attend Caney Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Caney Valley Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caney Valley Elementary School?
Caney Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Caney Valley Elementary School offer ?
Caney Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Caney Valley Elementary School part of?
Caney Valley Elementary School is part of Caney Valley School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : CANEY VALLEY ES's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Ochelata, OK, encompassing approximately 190.2 square miles. Families typically live 15-20 minutes away, with an average distance of 8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum extent of 15.2 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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