Serving 501 students in grades 2-5, Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School encompasses the entire school district in Oologah, OK, covering approximately 176.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive time of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School's student population of 501 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
501 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School is 0.62, which is less 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
#375 out of 1652 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
15%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
21%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School is ranked #375 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School?
501 students attend Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School?
Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School offer ?
Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School part of?
Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School is part of Oologah-Talala School District.
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