Serving 280 students in grades 3-5, Checotah Intermediate Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 61% (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 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Checotah Intermediate Elementary School's student population of 280 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Checotah Intermediate Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Checotah Intermediate Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#103 out of 1680 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
33%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
54%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Checotah Intermediate Elementary School's ranking?
Checotah Intermediate Elementary School is ranked #103 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% 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?
280 students attend Checotah Intermediate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Checotah Intermediate Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
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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