Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Hope Franklin 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gilcrease Elementary School serves the north part of Tulsa, OK, covering an area of approximately 11.2 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically expect a drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located around 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Hope Franklin Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Hope Franklin 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 John Hope Franklin Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1613 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
21%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
13%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
8%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-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 John Hope Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
John Hope Franklin Elementary School is ranked #1613 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend John Hope Franklin Elementary School?
367 students attend John Hope Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of John Hope Franklin Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Hope Franklin Elementary School?
John Hope Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Hope Franklin Elementary School offer ?
John Hope Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Hope Franklin Elementary School part of?
John Hope Franklin Elementary School is part of Tulsa School District.
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