New Lima School District

116 Gross Street
Wewoka, OK 74884-6601
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

New Lima School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 247 students in New Lima School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in New Lima School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,793 Schools
# Students
247 Students
696,937 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
43,086 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

New Lima School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 537 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (OK)
#393 out of 539 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of New Lima  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
24%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Lima  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15-19%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Lima  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥80%
78%
This chart display public school graduation rate of New Lima  School District and public school graduation rate of OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.72
# American Indian Students
57 Students
81,281 Students
% American Indian Students
23%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
14,934 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
134,000 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
19%
# Black Students
8 Students
54,622 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
106 Students
322,747 Students
% White Students
43%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,914 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
86,397 Students
% of Two or more races Students
28%
12%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
16
37,733
# Students in K Grade:
17
51,297
# Students in 1st Grade:
20
51,464
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
50,398
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
50,630
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
49,522
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
49,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
50,985
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
52,544
# Students in 8th Grade:
16
52,927
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
55,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
9
50,941
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
47,349
# Students in 12th Grade:
20
45,464
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,955 is higher than the state median of $11,363. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,919 is higher than the state median of $11,336. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,919 MM
This chart display total revenue of New Lima  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$3 MM
$7,900 MM
This chart display total spending of New Lima  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,955
$11,363
This chart display average revenue per public school student in New Lima  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,919
$11,336
This chart display average spending per public school student in New Lima  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best New Lima School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Lima High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
116 Gross Street
Wewoka, OK 74884
(405) 257-6431
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
New Lima Es
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
116 Gross Street
Wewoka, OK 74884
(405) 257-3948
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to New Lima School District?
New Lima School District manages 2 public schools serving 247 students.
What is the rank of New Lima School District?
New Lima School District is ranked #400 out of 537 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Lima School District?
43% of New Lima School District students are White, 28% of students are Two or more races, 23% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Lima School District?
New Lima School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is New Lima School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,919 is higher than the state median of $11,336. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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