Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Grissom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grissom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grissom Elementary School's student population of 345 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Grissom Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grissom Elementary School is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1105 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
9%
8%
White
42%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
8%
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 Grissom Elementary School's ranking?
Grissom Elementary School is ranked #1105 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Grissom Elementary School often compared to?
Grissom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwoods Fine Arts Academy, Marshall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Grissom Elementary School?
345 students attend Grissom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Grissom Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grissom Elementary School?
Grissom Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grissom Elementary School offer ?
Grissom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grissom Elementary School part of?
Grissom Elementary School is part of Tulsa School District.
In what neighborhood is Grissom Elementary School located?
Grissom Elementary School is located in the Park Plaza South neighborhood of Tulsa, OK.
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