Tupelo High School is a high school located in Tupelo, Oklahoma, United States. It currently has 77 students and serves grades 9 to 12. Notable alumni include Charlie Hudson, a one-time major league baseball player.
Serving 165 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tupelo 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tupelo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tupelo Elementary School's student population of 165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tupelo 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 Tupelo Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#722 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
17%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
1%
8%
White
48%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
30%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tupelo Elementary School's ranking?
Tupelo Elementary School is ranked #722 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?
25-29% 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 Tupelo Elementary School?
165 students attend Tupelo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Tupelo Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tupelo Elementary School?
Tupelo Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tupelo Elementary School offer ?
Tupelo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tupelo Elementary School part of?
Tupelo Elementary School is part of Tupelo School District.
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