Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Key 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: KEY ES serves the southern part of its school district in Tulsa, OK, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Key Elementary School's student population of 309 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Key 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 Key Elementary School is 0.78, which is more 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
#1566 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
33%
21%
Black
25%
8%
White
18%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Key Elementary School's ranking?
Key Elementary School is ranked #1566 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Key Elementary School often compared to?
Key Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carnegie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Key Elementary School?
309 students attend Key Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Key Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Key Elementary School?
Key Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Key Elementary School offer ?
Key Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Key Elementary School part of?
Key Elementary School is part of Tulsa School District.
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