Serving 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sequoyah Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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-5
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: SEQUOYAH ES serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district in Claremore, OK, covering approximately 64.4 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sequoyah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sequoyah Elementary School's student population of 637 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
637 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sequoyah Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoyah Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#412 out of 1652 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
33%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoyah Elementary School's ranking?
Sequoyah Elementary School is ranked #412 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Sequoyah Elementary School often compared to?
Sequoyah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Art Goad Elementary School, Roosa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Sequoyah Elementary School?
637 students attend Sequoyah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sequoyah Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sequoyah Elementary School?
Sequoyah Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sequoyah Elementary School offer ?
Sequoyah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sequoyah Elementary School part of?
Sequoyah Elementary School is part of Sequoyah School District.
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