Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Quapaw 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Quapaw Elementary School serves the entire Quapaw, OK district, encompassing an area of approximately 76.8 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quapaw Elementary School's student population of 291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Wildcats.
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Quapaw 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 Quapaw Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#1201 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
45%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
n/a
8%
White
48%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quapaw Elementary School's ranking?
Quapaw Elementary School is ranked #1201 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Quapaw Elementary School often compared to?
Quapaw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alexander Elementary School, Fairland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Quapaw Elementary School?
291 students attend Quapaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Quapaw Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quapaw Elementary School?
Quapaw Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Quapaw Elementary School offer ?
Quapaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quapaw Elementary School part of?
Quapaw Elementary School is part of Quapaw School District.
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