Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pocola Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pocola Elementary School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Home of the Indians'
School Rankings
Pocola 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 Pocola Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#827 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
13%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
68%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Pocola Elementary School's ranking?
Pocola Elementary School is ranked #827 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Pocola Elementary School often compared to?
Pocola Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Panama Elementary School, Poteau Upper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Pocola Elementary School?
375 students attend Pocola Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pocola Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pocola Elementary School?
Pocola Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pocola Elementary School offer ?
Pocola Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pocola Elementary School part of?
Pocola Elementary School is part of Pocola School District.
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