Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tonkawa Elementary 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 31% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower 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 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Tonkawa Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 127.4 square miles around Tonkawa, OK. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tonkawa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tonkawa Elementary School's student population of 402 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Tonkawa Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tonkawa Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#792 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
22%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonkawa Elementary School's ranking?
Tonkawa Elementary School is ranked #792 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Tonkawa Elementary School?
402 students attend Tonkawa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Tonkawa Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tonkawa Elementary School?
Tonkawa Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tonkawa Elementary School offer ?
Tonkawa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tonkawa Elementary School part of?
Tonkawa Elementary School is part of Tonkawa School District.
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