Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tenkiller Public School ranks in the top 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 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tenkiller Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Tenkiller Public School's student population of 166 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Tenkiller Public School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tenkiller Public School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#797 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 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
12:1
15:1
American Indian
73%
11%
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
16%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tenkiller Public School's ranking?
Tenkiller Public School is ranked #797 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Tenkiller Public School often compared to?
Tenkiller Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Keys Elementary School, Woodall Public School by visitors of our site.
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 Tenkiller Public School?
166 students attend Tenkiller Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Tenkiller Public School students are American Indian, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tenkiller Public School?
Tenkiller Public School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tenkiller Public School offer ?
Tenkiller Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tenkiller Public School part of?
Tenkiller Public School is part of Tenkiller School District.
School Reviews
5 12/27/2018
Tenkiller is a fabulous school. Also the staff and administration are fantastic. We all get along and we have outstanding cooks. The education is the best part because we have such great teachers and they make education fun to learn. To sum it it all up every single thing about Tenkiller Public school is extremely wonderful. I love Tenkiller public school.
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