Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pawnee 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Pawnee Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Pawnee school district, covering approximately 291.6 square miles in Pawnee, OK. Most families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 9.8 miles from the school to the outer edges of the zone, which extends up to 13 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pawnee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pawnee Elementary School's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pawnee 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 Pawnee Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#1043 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
51%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
2%
8%
White
41%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pawnee Elementary School's ranking?
Pawnee Elementary School is ranked #1043 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?
25-29% 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 Pawnee Elementary School?
293 students attend Pawnee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Pawnee Elementary School students are American Indian, 41% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pawnee Elementary School?
Pawnee Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pawnee Elementary School offer ?
Pawnee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pawnee Elementary School part of?
Pawnee Elementary School is part of Pawnee School District.
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