Serving 156 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 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 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pawhuska Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pawhuska Elementary School's student population of 156 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
156 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Pawhuska Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pawhuska Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1264 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
38%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
28%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
26%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
38%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pawhuska Elementary School's ranking?
Pawhuska Elementary School is ranked #1264 out of 1,680 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?
156 students attend Pawhuska Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Pawhuska Elementary School students are American Indian, 28% of students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 14:1, which is lower 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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