Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Okmulgee Primary 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Okmulgee Primary ES serves the entire district of Okmulgee, OK, encompassing an area of 77.1 square miles. The school is centrally located, with a typical drive time of 10-12 minutes from various parts of the zone, which extends up to 9.9 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Okmulgee Primary Elementary School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Okmulgee Primary Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Okmulgee Primary Elementary School is 0.77, which is more 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
#1396 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
25%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
12%
8%
White
31%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
24%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okmulgee Primary Elementary School's ranking?
Okmulgee Primary Elementary School is ranked #1396 out of 1,652 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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Okmulgee Primary Elementary School?
470 students attend Okmulgee Primary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Okmulgee Primary Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 24% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Okmulgee Primary Elementary School?
Okmulgee Primary Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Okmulgee Primary Elementary School offer ?
Okmulgee Primary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Okmulgee Primary Elementary School part of?
Okmulgee Primary Elementary School is part of Okmulgee School District.
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