Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Talihina Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: TALIHINA ES's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Talihina, OK, covering an area of approximately 71.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Talihina Elementary School's student population of 220 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Talihina 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 Talihina Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1252 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
60%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
34%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talihina Elementary School's ranking?
Talihina Elementary School is ranked #1252 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Talihina Elementary School often compared to?
Talihina Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitesboro Elementary School, Leflore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Talihina Elementary School?
220 students attend Talihina Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Talihina Elementary School students are American Indian, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Talihina Elementary School?
Talihina Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Talihina Elementary School offer ?
Talihina Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Talihina Elementary School part of?
Talihina Elementary School is part of Talihina School District.
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