Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sequoyah 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sequoyah Elementary School serves the eastern part of Shawnee, OK, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sequoyah Elementary School's student population of 293 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sequoyah 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 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
#844 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
31%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
7%
Showing 2006–2018. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #844 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Sequoyah Elementary School often compared to?
Sequoyah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grove Public 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Sequoyah Elementary School?
293 students attend Sequoyah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sequoyah Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sequoyah Elementary School?
Sequoyah Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sequoyah Elementary School offer ?
Sequoyah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sequoyah Elementary School part of?
Sequoyah Elementary School is part of Shawnee School District.
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