Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Spence Memorial 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spence Memorial Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Weleetka, OK, encompassing approximately 146.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 7.9 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 15.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spence Memorial Elementary School's student population of 230 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Spence Memorial 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 Spence Memorial Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#827 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
27%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
2%
8%
White
34%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
30%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spence Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Spence Memorial Elementary School is ranked #827 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Spence Memorial Elementary School?
230 students attend Spence Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Spence Memorial Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Two or more races, 27% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spence Memorial Elementary School?
Spence Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Spence Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Spence Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spence Memorial Elementary School part of?
Spence Memorial Elementary School is part of Weleetka School District.
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