Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tushka 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 28% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 44% 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-8
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tushka Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Atoka, OK, covering approximately 60.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being 10.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tushka Elementary School's student population of 338 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tushka 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 Tushka Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#783 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
38%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
8%
White
56%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Tushka Elementary School's ranking?
Tushka Elementary School is ranked #783 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Tushka Elementary School?
338 students attend Tushka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Tushka Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tushka Elementary School?
Tushka Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tushka Elementary School offer ?
Tushka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tushka Elementary School part of?
Tushka Elementary School is part of Tushka School District.
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