Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Justus-tiawah Public School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Justus-Tiawah Public School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Claremore, OK, covering approximately 33.5 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 12 minutes and an average distance of 3.9 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 6.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Justus-tiawah Public School's student population of 460 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Justus-tiawah Public School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Justus-tiawah Public School is 0.67, 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
#557 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
13%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
1%
8%
White
48%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
28%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Justus-tiawah Public School's ranking?
Justus-tiawah Public School is ranked #557 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Justus-tiawah Public School often compared to?
Justus-tiawah Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Verdigris Upper Elementary School, Oologah-talala Lower Elementary School, Inola Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Justus-tiawah Public School?
460 students attend Justus-tiawah Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Justus-tiawah Public School students are White, 28% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Justus-tiawah Public School?
Justus-tiawah Public School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Justus-tiawah Public School offer ?
Justus-tiawah Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Justus-tiawah Public School part of?
Justus-tiawah Public School is part of Justus-Tiawah School District.
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