Top Rankings
Okemah 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 4 public schools serving 716 students in Okemah School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Okemah School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
716 Students
696,937 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
43,086 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Okemah School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 538 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#452 out of 538 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-74%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
# American Indian Students
300 Students
81,281 Students
% American Indian Students
42%
12%
# Asian Students
3 Students
14,934 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
134,000 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
19%
# Black Students
36 Students
54,622 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
265 Students
322,747 Students
% White Students
37%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,914 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
85 Students
86,397 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
12%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
37,733
# Students in K Grade:
65
51,297
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
51,464
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
50,398
# Students in 3rd Grade:
67
50,630
# Students in 4th Grade:
53
49,522
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
49,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
70
50,985
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
52,544
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
52,927
# Students in 9th Grade:
62
55,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
69
50,941
# Students in 11th Grade:
39
47,349
# Students in 12th Grade:
33
45,464
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,334 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 $12,448 is higher than the state median of $11,336. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,334
$11,363
Spending / Student
$12,448
$11,336
Best Okemah School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okemah High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 East Date Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: #22.
Okemah Noble Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 West Date Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Grades: 4-5
| 98 students
Rank: #33.
Oakes Es
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 N 16th Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Grades: PK-3
| 250 students
Rank: #44.
Okemah MiddleSchool
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 West Date Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Okemah School District?
Okemah School District manages 4 public schools serving 716 students.
What is the rank of Okemah School District?
Okemah School District is ranked #460 out of 538 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Okemah School District?
42% of Okemah School District students are American Indian, 37% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Okemah School District?
Okemah School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Okemah School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,448 is higher than the state median of $11,336. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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