Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (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 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chouteau Elementary School serves the west part of Tulsa, OK, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the school's edge being about 2.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy's student population of 314 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy 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 Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy is 0.78, which is more 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
#1591 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
20%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.5%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
15%
8%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-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 Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy's ranking?
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy is ranked #1591 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy often compared to?
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Carnegie Elementary School, Boevers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy?
314 students attend Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy?
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy offer ?
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy part of?
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy is part of Tulsa School District.
In what neighborhood is Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy located?
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy is located in the West OMain neighborhood of Tulsa, OK. There are 1 other public schools located in West OMain.
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