Serving 409 students in grades 3-5, Cross Timbers Elementary 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 15% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cross Timbers Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Tecumseh school district, covering approximately 85.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 11.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cross Timbers Elementary School's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
'Seeking Excellence in Education'
School Rankings
Cross Timbers 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 Cross Timbers Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1307 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
16%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
21%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-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 Cross Timbers Elementary School's ranking?
Cross Timbers Elementary School is ranked #1307 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Cross Timbers Elementary School often compared to?
Cross Timbers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Cross Timbers Elementary School?
409 students attend Cross Timbers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cross Timbers Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cross Timbers Elementary School?
Cross Timbers Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cross Timbers Elementary School offer ?
Cross Timbers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cross Timbers Elementary School part of?
Cross Timbers Elementary School is part of Tecumseh School District.
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