Serving 95 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paoli Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Paoli Elementary School encompasses the entire district of Paoli, OK, covering approximately 48.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 5.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paoli Elementary School's student population of 95 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Motto
ALL students can learn and will be provided the opportunity to learn.
School Rankings
Paoli 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 Paoli Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1120 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
15%
11%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
n/a
8%
White
48%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paoli Elementary School's ranking?
Paoli Elementary School is ranked #1120 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Paoli Elementary School?
95 students attend Paoli Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Paoli Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paoli Elementary School?
Paoli Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paoli Elementary School offer ?
Paoli Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paoli Elementary School part of?
Paoli Elementary School is part of Paoli School District.
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