Serving 817 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kendall-whittier 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 5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 817 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kendall-whittier Elementary School's student population of 817 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
817 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Kendall-whittier 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 Kendall-whittier Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1629 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
57%
20%
Black
11%
8%
White
16%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kendall-whittier Elementary School's ranking?
Kendall-whittier Elementary School is ranked #1629 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Kendall-whittier Elementary School often compared to?
Kendall-whittier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sequoyah Elementary School, Hoover 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% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Kendall-whittier Elementary School?
817 students attend Kendall-whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Kendall-whittier Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kendall-whittier Elementary School?
Kendall-whittier Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kendall-whittier Elementary School offer ?
Kendall-whittier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kendall-whittier Elementary School part of?
Kendall-whittier Elementary School is part of Tulsa School District.
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