Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Thelma R. Parks 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thelma R. Parks Elementary School's student population of 441 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 142% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Thelma R. Parks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thelma R. Parks Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#1595 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
61%
8%
White
6%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
10%
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 Thelma R. Parks Elementary School's ranking?
Thelma R. Parks Elementary School is ranked #1595 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Thelma R. Parks Elementary School often compared to?
Thelma R. Parks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like M.l. King Jr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Thelma R. Parks Elementary School?
441 students attend Thelma R. Parks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Thelma R. Parks Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thelma R. Parks Elementary School?
Thelma R. Parks Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thelma R. Parks Elementary School offer ?
Thelma R. Parks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thelma R. Parks Elementary School part of?
Thelma R. Parks Elementary School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is Thelma R. Parks Elementary School located?
Thelma R. Parks Elementary School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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