Serving 157 students in grades 3-5, Pawhuska 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 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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: 3-5
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pawhuska Elementary School's student population of 157 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pawhuska 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 Pawhuska Elementary School is 0.72, 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)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
39%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
2%
8%
White
25%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
25%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
38%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pawhuska Elementary School's ranking?
Pawhuska Elementary School is ranked #1120 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Pawhuska Elementary School often compared to?
Pawhuska Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pawhuska High School by visitors of our site.
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 Pawhuska Elementary School?
157 students attend Pawhuska Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Pawhuska Elementary School students are American Indian, 25% of students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pawhuska Elementary School?
Pawhuska Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pawhuska Elementary School offer ?
Pawhuska Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pawhuska Elementary School part of?
Pawhuska Elementary School is part of Pawhuska School District.
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