Varnum School District

11929 Ns 3550
Seminole, OK 74868-1234
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Varnum 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 344 students in Varnum 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 Varnum School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% 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
2 Schools
1,793 Schools
# Students
344 Students
696,937 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
43,086 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Varnum 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.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#393 out of 539 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Varnum  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 Varnum  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 Varnum  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 Varnum  School District and public school graduation rate of OK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.72
# American Indian Students
125 Students
81,281 Students
% American Indian Students
36%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
14,934 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
134,000 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
19%
# Black Students
2 Students
54,622 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
106 Students
322,747 Students
% White Students
31%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,914 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
86,397 Students
% of Two or more races Students
21%
12%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
47
37,733
# Students in K Grade:
27
51,297
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
51,464
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
50,398
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
50,630
# Students in 4th Grade:
22
49,522
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
49,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
50,985
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
52,544
# Students in 8th Grade:
26
52,927
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
55,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
26
50,941
# Students in 11th Grade:
22
47,349
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
45,464
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,858 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,363. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,328 is less than the state median of $11,336. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,919 MM
This chart display total revenue of Varnum  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
$4 MM
$7,900 MM
This chart display total spending of Varnum  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
$9,858
$11,363
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Varnum  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
$11,328
$11,336
This chart display average spending per public school student in Varnum  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 Varnum School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Varnum High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11929 Ns 3550
Seminole, OK 74868
(405) 382-1408
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
Varnum Es
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11929 Ns 3550
Seminole, OK 74868
(405) 382-0812
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Varnum School District?
Varnum School District manages 2 public schools serving 344 students.
What is the rank of Varnum School District?
Varnum School District is ranked #379 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 Varnum School District?
36% of Varnum School District students are American Indian, 31% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Varnum School District?
Varnum School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Varnum School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,328 is less than the state median of $11,336. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : ≥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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