Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sequoyah 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
59%
20%
Black
11%
8%
White
12%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% OK state average).
How many students attend Sequoyah Elementary School?
299 students attend Sequoyah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sequoyah Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoyah Elementary School?
Sequoyah Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sequoyah Elementary School offer ?
Sequoyah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sequoyah Elementary School part of?
Sequoyah Elementary School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
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