Serving 100 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lowrey Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lowrey Public School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Tahlequah, OK, covering approximately 52.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lowrey Public School's student population of 100 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lowrey Public 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 Lowrey Public School is 0.63, 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
#1120 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
55%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowrey Public School's ranking?
Lowrey Public School is ranked #1120 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Lowrey Public School often compared to?
Lowrey Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah, Tahlequah Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Lowrey Public School?
100 students attend Lowrey Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Lowrey Public School students are American Indian, 23% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowrey Public School?
Lowrey Public School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lowrey Public School offer ?
Lowrey Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lowrey Public School part of?
Lowrey Public School is part of Lowrey School District.
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