Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pawnee 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pawnee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pawnee Elementary School's student population of 297 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Pawnee 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 Pawnee Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1264 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
39%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
41%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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 Pawnee Elementary School's ranking?
Pawnee Elementary School is ranked #1264 out of 1,680 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Pawnee Elementary School?
297 students attend Pawnee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Pawnee Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pawnee Elementary School?
Pawnee Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pawnee Elementary School offer ?
Pawnee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pawnee Elementary School part of?
Pawnee Elementary School is part of Pawnee School District.
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