Keys Elementary School

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Keys Elementary School ranks 42 nd of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Keys Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Park Hill, Oklahoma, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 493 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a large Native American representation of 48.68% of the student body.

Keys Elementary School consistently performs well academically, ranking 42nd out of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, particularly in mathematics, with 91% of 4th-grade students and 36% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in OSTP/Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state average. The school's Native American students also rank 9th out of 79 Oklahoma elementary schools, and its low-income students rank 31st out of 506, indicating the school's ability to provide effective support and resources for these student populations.

While Keys Elementary School outperforms many of the nearby schools, such as Heritage Elementary School and Woodall Public School, which also demonstrate strong academic performance, Keys Elementary School has shown a steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past several years, suggesting a continuous focus on enhancing educational quality and student outcomes. The school's emphasis on culturally responsive teaching and support for Native American learners, as well as its ability to overcome socioeconomic challenges, contribute to its overall success and make it a standout educational institution in the Tahlequah area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

19061 East 840 Road
Park Hill, OK 74451-4451

(918) 456-4501

District: Keys

SchoolDigger Rank:
42^nd of 276 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,412

Students who attend Keys Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Keys High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 493

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

48.7%

White:

32.0%

Two or more races:

15.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Keys Elementary School ranks better than 84.8% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.01. (See more...)

Compare Details Keys Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Keys Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (48.7%), White (32%), two or more races (15.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Keys Elementary School is 16. (See more...)

Compare Keys Elementary School employs 30.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Keys Elementary School is $9,412.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Keys Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Keys:

SchoolDigger ranks Keys 68^th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Keys Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Keys Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	50.21	461^st	840	45.1%
2010	45.09	532^nd	845	37.0%
2011	52.17	462^nd	846	45.4%
2015	39.69	621^st	957	35.1%
2016	33.09	368^th	498	26.1%
2018	56.98	148^th	406	63.5%
2019	65.62	102^nd	411	75.2%
2021	81.44	69^th	646	89.3%
2022	77.95	49^th	323	84.8%
2023	75.01	42^nd	276	84.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Keys Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	83.12	31^st	506	93.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Keys Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	75.04	9^th	79	88.6%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Keys Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	76.84	58^th	403	85.6%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Keys Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Keys Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	69.88	105^th	521	79.8%
2010	68.38	127^th	539	76.4%
2011	74.69	90^th	542	83.4%
2016	43.50	197^th	332	40.7%
2017	58.29	82^nd	238	65.5%
2019	82.51	19^th	228	91.7%
2021	93.01	10^th	407	97.5%
2022	74.44	23^rd	171	86.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Keys Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	97.89	2^nd	278	99.3%

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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Keys Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	93.31	2^nd	75	97.3%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Keys Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	229	9	0	2	256	n/a	n/a	496
2002	263	11	0	4	254	n/a	n/a	532
2003	263	11	0	4	254	n/a	n/a	532
2004	230	3	0	4	274	n/a	n/a	511
2005	244	5	0	3	274	n/a	n/a	526
2006	225	9	0	3	288	n/a	n/a	525
2007	235	11	0	3	291	n/a	n/a	540
2008	245	15	0	2	297	n/a	n/a	559
2009	251	4	0	3	289	n/a	n/a	547
2010	244	3	0	1	300	n/a	n/a	548
2011	229	6	0	0	280	0	0	515
2012	228	7	0	7	269	0	8	519
2013	201	5	0	12	299	0	19	536
2014	205	6	0	11	297	0	18	537
2015	188	6	1	14	294	0	35	538
2016	168	3	1	12	269	0	28	481
2017	150	3	1	14	268	0	26	462
2018	156	2	1	17	264	0	40	480
2019	112	2	0	16	268	0	48	446
2020	110	1	0	22	246	0	58	437
2021	130	1	0	18	212	0	60	421
2022	140	2	0	19	242	1	70	474
2023	158	2	0	15	240	0	78	493

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Keys Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	496	29.7	16.7	64.7
2002	532	33.0	16.1	65
2003	532	33.0	16.1	65
2004	511	24.4	20.9	69.1
2005	526	35.0	15.0	68.1
2006	525	33.0	15.9	69
2007	540	34.0	15.9	67
2008	559	30.0	18.6	70.5
2009	547	32.8	16.7	65.6
2010	548	30.7	17.8	73
2011	515	32.4	15.8	74.6
2012	519	33.1	15.6	73.8
2013	536	30.9	17.3	72.6
2014	537	34.6	15.5	76
2015	538	36.0	14.9	71.9
2016	481	32.0	15.0	69.6
2017	462	30.2	15.2	69.3
2018	480	26.7	17.9	63.1
2019	446	28.4	15.6	67.3
2020	437	29.5	14.7	71.9
2021	421	27.8	15.1	70.5
2022	474	29.2	16.1	62.4
2023	493	30.6	16.0	62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Keys Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	496	29.7	16.7	64.7
2002	532	33.0	16.1	65
2003	532	33.0	16.1	65
2004	511	24.4	20.9	69.1
2005	526	35.0	15.0	68.1
2006	525	33.0	15.9	69
2007	540	34.0	15.9	67
2008	559	30.0	18.6	70.5
2009	547	32.8	16.7	65.6
2010	548	30.7	17.8	73
2011	515	32.4	15.8	74.6
2012	519	33.1	15.6	73.8
2013	536	30.9	17.3	72.6
2014	537	34.6	15.5	76
2015	538	36.0	14.9	71.9
2016	481	32.0	15.0	69.6
2017	462	30.2	15.2	69.3
2018	480	26.7	17.9	63.1
2019	446	28.4	15.6	67.3
2020	437	29.5	14.7	71.9
2021	421	27.8	15.1	70.5
2022	474	29.2	16.1	62.4
2023	493	30.6	16.0	62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Keys Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,476
2020	$10,587
2021	$9,722
2022	$9,507
2023	$9,412

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Keys Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 102^nd of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 42^nd of 276 Elementary schools	9.6%
Ranks 19^th of 228 Middle schools	Ranks 23^rd of 171 Middle schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Keys Elementary School)	59	46	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Keys)	59	46	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	33	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Keys Elementary School)	69	91	22%
4th Grade Mathematics (Keys)	69	91	22%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Keys Elementary School)	32	36	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Keys)	32	36	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	30	27	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Keys Elementary School)	36	49	13%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Keys)	36	49	13%
7th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	29	21	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Keys Elementary School)	46	38	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Keys)	46	38	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	31	25	6%
8th Grade Science (Keys Elementary School)	60	63	3%
8th Grade Science (Keys)	60	40	20%
8th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	40	35	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	446	493	10.5%
African American	2	2
American Indian	268	240	10.4%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	16	15	6.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	112	158	41.1%
Two or More Races	48	78	62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.3%	62.9%	4.4%

Schools Near Keys Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2023)		OSTP Mathematics (2023)			OSTP Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Keys Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	19061 East 840 Road	Park Hill	74451	Cherokee County	Keys	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 456-4501	493	31	16.0	62.9%	158 (32.0%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	240 (48.7%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (15.8%)	75	42^nd of 276 public elementary schools	84.8%		77.9	49^th of 323 public elementary schools	84.8%	7		49.0		91.0	36.0	61.0	63.0	$9,412
Cherokee Immersion Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	16489 Highway 62	Tahlequah	74465	Cherokee County	Cherokee Immersion Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 207-4900	103	8	12.6	65.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (85.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.7%)								(n/a)								$21,367
Woodall Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	14090 West 835 Road	Tahlequah	74464	Cherokee County	Woodall	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 456-1581	384	25	15.4	63.3%	59 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	138 (35.9%)	0 (0.0%)	138 (35.9%)								(n/a)			42.0		37.0			$10,950
Heritage Elementary School	Public	K-5	333 Southridge Rd	Tahlequah	74464	Cherokee County	Tahlequah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 458-4180	495	33	15.1	65.3%	99 (20.0%)	12 (2.4%)	70 (14.1%)	10 (2.0%)	157 (31.7%)	0 (0.0%)	147 (29.7%)	64.4	81^st of 276 public elementary schools	70.7%		53.3	127^th of 323 public elementary schools	60.7%	46	46.0		33.0	61.0	50.0	49.0		$10,681
Tenkiller Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	26106 East 863 Road	Welling	74471	Cherokee County	Tenkiller	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 457-5996	197	16	12.5	77.2%	20 (10.2%)	4 (2.0%)	8 (4.1%)	5 (2.5%)	148 (75.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.1%)								(n/a)								$15,272
Greenwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 E Ross	Tahlequah	74464	Cherokee County	Tahlequah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 458-4120	503	31	16.0	65.6%	84 (16.7%)	1 (0.2%)	148 (29.4%)	2 (0.4%)	144 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	124 (24.7%)	34.4	193^rd of 276 public elementary schools	30.1%		22.2	279^th of 323 public elementary schools	13.6%	86			40.0	36.0		40.0		$10,424
Cherokee Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 E Goingsnake	Tahlequah	74464	Cherokee County	Tahlequah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 458-4110	438	30	14.7	74.0%	77 (17.6%)	2 (0.5%)	80 (18.3%)	1 (0.2%)	159 (36.3%)	0 (0.0%)	119 (27.2%)	24	238^th of 276 public elementary schools	13.8%		56.5	114^th of 323 public elementary schools	64.7%	124			36.0	35.0	22.0			$11,493
Briggs Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	17210 South 569 Road	Tahlequah	74464	Cherokee County	Briggs	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 456-4221	421	25	16.5	82.7%	66 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.6%)	2 (0.5%)	242 (57.5%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (14.7%)								(n/a)								$10,451
Grand View Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	15481 North Jarvis Road	Tahlequah	74464	Cherokee County	Grand View	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 456-5131	503	36	14.1	74.0%	79 (15.7%)	3 (0.6%)	73 (14.5%)	1 (0.2%)	193 (38.4%)	1 (0.2%)	153 (30.4%)								(n/a)			35.0					$14,287
Rocky Mountain Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	463355 E 835 Rd	Stilwell	74960	Adair County	Rocky Mountain	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 696-7509	174	13	13.4	81.0%	18 (10.3%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (53.4%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (31.0%)								(n/a)								$15,253

Frequently Asked Questions about Keys Elementary School

How many students attend Keys Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 493 students attended Keys Elementary School.

Is Keys Elementary School a good school?

Keys Elementary School ranks 42^nd of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Keys Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Keys Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Keys High School

What is the racial makeup of Keys Elementary School?

Students at Keys Elementary School are 49% American Indian, 32% White, 16% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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