Sulphur Elementary School serves 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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-2
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Attendance Zone: Sulphur Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Sulphur, OK school district, encompassing approximately 144.6 square miles. The zone typically requires a 15-20 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sulphur Elementary School's student population of 380 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sulphur Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
24%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
1%
8%
White
50%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% OK state average).
How many students attend Sulphur Elementary School?
380 students attend Sulphur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sulphur Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sulphur Elementary School?
Sulphur Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sulphur Elementary School offer ?
Sulphur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sulphur Elementary School part of?
Sulphur Elementary School is part of Sulphur School District.
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