Blackwell Elementary School

Summary:

Blackwell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 531 students in grades PK-5 in Blackwell, Oklahoma, which is part of the Blackwell School District. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, efficient resource utilization, and ability to address the needs of its socioeconomically disadvantaged student population.

Blackwell Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (64.6%) compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have more diverse student populations. However, the school consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for OSTP assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with 5th-grade students achieving a 36% proficiency rate in ELA, compared to the state average of 28%. Despite the high percentage of students (84.93%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, Blackwell Elementary has maintained a 3-star or 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, suggesting the school is effectively addressing the needs of its student population.

While Blackwell Elementary outperforms the state average in many areas, some of the nearby schools, such as E.M. Trout Elementary and Deer Creek-Lamont Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, indicating a competitive educational landscape in the region. Additionally, Blackwell Elementary's spending per student ($7,553 in 2018-2019) is lower than the spending at some of the nearby schools, yet the school's academic performance remains strong, suggesting efficient resource allocation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2105 West Ferguson Avenue
       Blackwell, OK  74631-4631


(580) 363-0118

District: Blackwell

SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 276 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,663 Help


Students who attend Blackwell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Blackwell Middle School
High:    Blackwell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  531

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.6%
Hispanic:
13.7%
Two or more races:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blackwell Elementary School ranks better than 52.9% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.6%), Hispanic (13.7%), two or more races (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blackwell Elementary School is 16.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blackwell Elementary School is $9,663.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Blackwell:

SchoolDigger ranks Blackwell 76th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blackwell Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Blackwell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 75.69 151st 845 82.1%
2011 69.98 213th 846 74.8%
2015 62.39 353rd 957 63.1%
2016 38.86 335th 498 32.7%
2017 32.44 305th 407 25.1%
2018 50.01 194th 406 52.2%
2019 54.37 160th 411 61.1%
2021 72.40 118th 646 81.7%
2022 50.56 141st 323 56.3%
2023 49.34 130th 276 52.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blackwell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.75 36th 506 92.9%
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Rank History for White students at Blackwell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.04 131st 403 67.5%
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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.

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Blackwell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 344 5 1 56 203 n/a n/a 0 609
2011 344 2 1 48 150 0 0 0 545
2012 324 6 2 57 125 0 0 0 514
2013 332 6 3 53 93 0 12 0 499
2014 301 5 1 58 102 0 11 0 478
2015 454 12 4 66 107 0 8 0 651
2016 470 10 7 65 102 0 8 0 662
2017 458 6 2 77 93 0 1 0 637
2018 477 11 1 71 83 1 1 0 645
2019 465 9 3 69 80 1 1 0 628
2020 420 7 3 57 64 0 11 0 562
2021 371 6 3 51 52 0 38 0 521
2022 363 4 4 74 50 0 45 0 540
2023 343 4 5 73 43 0 63 0 531

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 Blackwell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 609 35.7 17.0 72.6
2011 545 35.9 15.1 78
2012 514 32.9 15.6 79.8
2013 499 33.9 14.7 81.2
2014 478 34.5 13.8 79.3
2015 651 39.0 16.6 76.8
2016 662 38.0 17.4 76.6
2017 637 36.2 17.5 71.7
2018 645 37.3 17.2 76.4
2019 628 38.0 16.5 76.8
2020 562 38.5 14.5 77.9
2021 521 38.1 13.6 80.8
2022 540 36.9 14.6 83.9
2023 531 32.0 16.5 84.9

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 Blackwell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 609 35.7 17.0 72.6
2011 545 35.9 15.1 78
2012 514 32.9 15.6 79.8
2013 499 33.9 14.7 81.2
2014 478 34.5 13.8 79.3
2015 651 39.0 16.6 76.8
2016 662 38.0 17.4 76.6
2017 637 36.2 17.5 71.7
2018 645 37.3 17.2 76.4
2019 628 38.0 16.5 76.8
2020 562 38.5 14.5 77.9
2021 521 38.1 13.6 80.8
2022 540 36.9 14.6 83.9
2023 531 32.0 16.5 84.9

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 Blackwell Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,553
2020 $8,773
2021 $9,539
2022 $9,024
2023 $9,663

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blackwell Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 160th of 411 Elementary schoolsRanks 130th of 276 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Blackwell Elementary School)4637
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Blackwell)4637
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3929
 10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blackwell Elementary School)6346
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Blackwell)6346
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)4334
 9%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Blackwell Elementary School)3639
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts I (Blackwell)3639
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3023
 7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blackwell Elementary School)5953
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Blackwell)5953
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3835
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Blackwell Elementary School)4336
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts I (Blackwell)4336
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3528
 7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blackwell Elementary School)3738
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Blackwell)3738
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3027
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students628531
 15.4%
African American94
 55.6%
American Indian8043
 46.3%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic6973
 5.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White465343
 26.2%
Two or More Races163
 6200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.8%84.9%
 8.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Blackwell Elementary School

Students at Blackwell Elementary School are 65% White, 14% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 8% American Indian.

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

Middle : Blackwell Middle School
High : Blackwell High School

Blackwell Elementary School ranks 130th of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 531 students attended Blackwell Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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