Sulphur Elementary School

1021 West Ninth Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sulphur Elementary School serves 402 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 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sulphur Elementary School's student population of 402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Sulphur Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
(11-12)
<50%
68%
(11-12)
<50%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
22%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
52%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
402 students attend Sulphur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sulphur Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 18:1, 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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