Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Newkirk Elementary 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 35-39% (which is higher 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 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Newkirk Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Newkirk school district, covering approximately 336.4 square miles in Newkirk, OK. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest area being about 23.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newkirk Elementary School's student population of 317 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Newkirk Elementary 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 Newkirk Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#687 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.7%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Orange and Black
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newkirk Elementary School's ranking?
Newkirk Elementary School is ranked #687 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Newkirk Elementary School often compared to?
Newkirk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackwell Elementary School, Peckham Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Newkirk Elementary School?
317 students attend Newkirk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Newkirk Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newkirk Elementary School?
Newkirk Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Newkirk Elementary School offer ?
Newkirk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newkirk Elementary School part of?
Newkirk Elementary School is part of Newkirk School District.
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