Sequoyah Elementary School serves 160 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- 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
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sequoyah Elementary School's student population of 160 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sequoyah Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
29%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
26%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
25%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
9%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OK state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% OK state average).
How many students attend Sequoyah Elementary School?
160 students attend Sequoyah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Sequoyah Elementary School students are American Indian, 26% of students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sequoyah Elementary School?
Sequoyah Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sequoyah Elementary School part of?
Sequoyah Elementary School is part of Tahlequah School District.
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