Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Porum 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PORUM ES's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Porum, OK, covering approximately 101.1 square miles, with an average distance of 6.2 miles to the zone's edge and a typical drive to the school taking about 10-15 minutes. The furthest edge of the zone is located 8.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Porum Elementary School's student population of 270 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Porum 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 Porum Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1094 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
49%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
1%
21%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
45%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
10%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Porum Elementary School's ranking?
Porum Elementary School is ranked #1094 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Porum Elementary School often compared to?
Porum Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Gibson Intermediate Elementary School, Fort Gibson Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Porum Elementary School?
270 students attend Porum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Porum Elementary School students are American Indian, 45% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Porum Elementary School?
Porum Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Porum Elementary School offer ?
Porum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Porum Elementary School part of?
Porum Elementary School is part of Porum School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I am a former student to this school I miss a lot my favorite teacher was ms.bush my friends still go there they are blane scott, jett Henson, luke spradlin, brayden stinnet so I hope theyre enjoying it I miss yall
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