Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Oakes 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Oakes Elementary School's student population of 256 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Oakes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakes Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1342 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
42%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
5%
8%
White
27%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
20%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakes Elementary School's ranking?
Oakes Elementary School is ranked #1342 out of 1,680 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Oakes Elementary School?
256 students attend Oakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Oakes Elementary School students are American Indian, 27% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakes Elementary School?
Oakes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oakes Elementary School offer ?
Oakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakes Elementary School part of?
Oakes Elementary School is part of Okemah School District.
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