Serving 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paden 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paden Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 102.7 square miles in Paden, OK. Most students typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paden Elementary School's student population of 143 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
143 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Pride, Perseverance, Progress'
School Rankings
Paden 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 Paden Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#1027 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
18%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paden Elementary School's ranking?
Paden Elementary School is ranked #1027 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Paden Elementary School?
143 students attend Paden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Paden Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paden Elementary School?
Paden Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paden Elementary School offer ?
Paden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paden Elementary School part of?
Paden Elementary School is part of Paden School District.
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