Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tulakes 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 14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tulakes Elementary School's student population of 565 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Tulakes 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 Tulakes Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#1410 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
56%
8%
White
13%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tulakes Elementary School's ranking?
Tulakes Elementary School is ranked #1410 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Tulakes Elementary School often compared to?
Tulakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Tulakes Elementary School?
565 students attend Tulakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Tulakes Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tulakes Elementary School?
Tulakes Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tulakes Elementary School offer ?
Tulakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tulakes Elementary School part of?
Tulakes Elementary School is part of Putnam City School District.
In what neighborhood is Tulakes Elementary School located?
Tulakes 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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