Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Varnum 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Varnum Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Seminole school district, encompassing approximately 28.5 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located around 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Varnum Elementary School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Varnum Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Varnum Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#1501 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
29%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
24%
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)12.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Varnum Elementary School's ranking?
Varnum Elementary School is ranked #1501 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Varnum Elementary School?
255 students attend Varnum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Varnum Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, 24% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Varnum Elementary School?
Varnum Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Varnum Elementary School offer ?
Varnum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Varnum Elementary School part of?
Varnum Elementary School is part of Varnum School District.
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