Serving 287 students in grades 3-5, Checotah Intermediate Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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: 3-5
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Checotah Intermediate Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Checotah, OK, covering approximately 282.7 square miles. The zone includes areas as far as 23.3 miles from the school, with a typical drive time of 20 to 30 minutes for families.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Checotah Intermediate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Checotah Intermediate Elementary School's student population of 287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Checotah Intermediate Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Checotah Intermediate Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#79 out of 1652 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
35%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Checotah Intermediate Elementary School's ranking?
Checotah Intermediate Elementary School is ranked #79 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Checotah Intermediate Elementary School often compared to?
Checotah Intermediate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midway Elementary School, Midway High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Checotah Intermediate Elementary School?
287 students attend Checotah Intermediate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Checotah Intermediate Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Checotah Intermediate Elementary School?
Checotah Intermediate Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Checotah Intermediate Elementary School offer ?
Checotah Intermediate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Checotah Intermediate Elementary School part of?
Checotah Intermediate Elementary School is part of Checotah School District.
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