Cleora Public School

Summary:

Cleora Public School is an exceptional elementary school located in Afton, Oklahoma, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 162 students. This school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with a current statewide ranking of 1 out of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Cleora Public School is part of the Cleora School District, which is ranked 4 out of 342 districts in Oklahoma and also has a 5-star rating.

Cleora Public School's academic performance is truly outstanding, with students consistently outperforming the state average in standardized test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 89% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 51%. Similarly, 85% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 34%. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.7 to 11.3 over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

While Cleora Public School outperforms the nearby schools in most academic metrics, some of the other schools in the region, such as Ketchum Elementary School and Afton Elementary School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, indicating a relatively high-quality educational landscape in the area. Cleora Public School's exceptional results are particularly noteworthy given that it has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (56.79% in 2023-2024) compared to the nearby schools, suggesting the school is effectively supporting students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

451358 East 295 Road
Afton, OK 74331-8113

(918) 256-6401

District: Cleora

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,726

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 162

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

45.7%

White:

45.1%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cleora Public School ranks better than 99.7% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.65. (See more...)

Compare Details Cleora Public School ranks better than 97.9% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.67. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (45.7%), White (45.1%), Hispanic (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cleora Public School is 11.1. (See more...)

Compare Cleora Public School employs 14.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cleora Public School is $16,726.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cleora Public School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Cleora Public School 4^th of 189 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Cleora Public School in the ranking list.)

Cleora:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleora 3^rd of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cleora Public School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	58.01	360^th	840	57.1%
2010	66.49	264^th	845	68.8%
2011	67.58	259^th	846	69.4%
2015	84.12	89^th	957	90.7%
2021	87.93	44^th	646	93.2%
2022	98.87	2^nd	323	99.4%
2024	98.65	1^st	389	99.7%

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

Rank History for Cleora Public School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	64.30	163^rd	521	68.7%
2010	76.82	69^th	539	87.2%
2011	82.74	33^rd	542	93.9%
2024	97.67	4^th	189	97.9%

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

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cleora Public School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	78	0	0	1	28	n/a	n/a	107
1989	65	0	0	4	48	n/a	n/a	117
1990	58	0	0	4	40	n/a	n/a	102
1991	64	0	0	0	45	n/a	n/a	109
1992	68	0	0	0	43	n/a	n/a	111
1993	82	0	0	1	49	n/a	n/a	132
1994	88	1	0	1	51	n/a	n/a	141
1995	84	2	0	0	55	n/a	n/a	141
1996	84	2	0	0	55	n/a	n/a	141
1997	82	0	0	1	58	n/a	n/a	141
1998	81	0	0	0	64	n/a	n/a	145
1999	74	0	0	0	77	n/a	n/a	151
2000	69	1	0	0	65	n/a	n/a	135
2001	67	0	0	0	53	n/a	n/a	120
2002	79	2	0	4	57	n/a	n/a	142
2003	79	2	0	4	57	n/a	n/a	142
2004	80	2	0	2	56	n/a	n/a	140
2005	75	0	0	1	54	n/a	n/a	130
2006	74	0	0	1	48	n/a	n/a	123
2007	79	0	0	0	49	n/a	n/a	128
2008	89	1	0	1	47	n/a	n/a	138
2009	74	0	0	1	53	n/a	n/a	128
2010	83	0	0	3	54	n/a	n/a	140
2011	65	0	0	3	47	0	0	115
2012	56	0	0	0	55	0	0	111
2013	62	0	2	4	51	0	0	119
2014	56	0	0	5	52	0	0	113
2015	74	0	0	3	45	0	0	122
2016	72	0	0	3	45	0	0	120
2017	74	0	0	6	45	0	0	125
2018	68	0	1	5	56	0	0	130
2019	72	3	1	5	54	0	0	135
2020	68	1	1	5	57	0	0	132
2021	76	3	1	4	59	0	0	143
2022	79	2	1	3	66	0	0	151
2023	77	1	1	9	77	0	0	165
2024	73	1	1	11	74	1	1	162

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cleora Public School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	107	7.7	13.8	n/a
1989	117	8.2	14.2	n/a
1990	102	7.5	13.6	n/a
1991	109	8.2	13.2	n/a
1992	111	9.1	12.1	n/a
1993	132	9.1	14.5	n/a
1994	141	9.2	15.3	n/a
1995	141	9.1	15.5	35.5
1996	141	9.1	15.5	35.5
1997	141	9.0	15.7	29.1
1998	145	9.1	15.9	28.3
1999	151	9.5	15.9	50.3
2000	135	9.5	14.2	54.8
2001	120	9.5	12.6	55.8
2002	142	9.1	15.6	64.1
2003	142	9.1	15.6	64.1
2004	140	9.1	15.4	57.9
2005	130	10.3	12.6	63.8
2006	123	10.6	11.6	65.9
2007	128	10.6	12.1	53.9
2008	138	10.0	13.8	43.5
2009	128	10.0	12.8	55.5
2010	140	10.6	13.2	58.6
2011	115	11.1	10.3	55.7
2012	111	10.9	10.1	51.4
2013	119	10.9	10.9	53.8
2014	113	10.8	10.4	55.8
2015	122	10.0	12.2	55.7
2016	120	12.0	10.0	57.5
2017	125	12.2	10.1	44.8
2018	130	13.3	9.7	47.7
2019	135	12.8	10.4	43
2020	132	16.8	7.8	47
2021	143	13.4	10.6	52.4
2022	151	14.0	10.7	48.3
2023	165	14.6	11.3	51.5
2024	162	14.5	11.1	56.8

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 Cleora Public School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	107	7.7	13.8	n/a
1989	117	8.2	14.2	n/a
1990	102	7.5	13.6	n/a
1991	109	8.2	13.2	n/a
1992	111	9.1	12.1	n/a
1993	132	9.1	14.5	n/a
1994	141	9.2	15.3	n/a
1995	141	9.1	15.5	35.5
1996	141	9.1	15.5	35.5
1997	141	9.0	15.7	29.1
1998	145	9.1	15.9	28.3
1999	151	9.5	15.9	50.3
2000	135	9.5	14.2	54.8
2001	120	9.5	12.6	55.8
2002	142	9.1	15.6	64.1
2003	142	9.1	15.6	64.1
2004	140	9.1	15.4	57.9
2005	130	10.3	12.6	63.8
2006	123	10.6	11.6	65.9
2007	128	10.6	12.1	53.9
2008	138	10.0	13.8	43.5
2009	128	10.0	12.8	55.5
2010	140	10.6	13.2	58.6
2011	115	11.1	10.3	55.7
2012	111	10.9	10.1	51.4
2013	119	10.9	10.9	53.8
2014	113	10.8	10.4	55.8
2015	122	10.0	12.2	55.7
2016	120	12.0	10.0	57.5
2017	125	12.2	10.1	44.8
2018	130	13.3	9.7	47.7
2019	135	12.8	10.4	43
2020	132	16.8	7.8	47
2021	143	13.4	10.6	52.4
2022	151	14.0	10.7	48.3
2023	165	14.6	11.3	51.5
2024	162	14.5	11.1	56.8

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 Cleora Public School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,038
2020	$16,265
2021	$15,499
2022	$15,335
2023	$16,726

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cleora Public School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cleora Public School)	88	86	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cleora)	88	86	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	33	10%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	135	165	22.2%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	54	77	42.6%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	5	9	80%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	72	77	6.9%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43%	51.5%	8.6%

Schools Near Cleora Public School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)				OSTP Mathematics (2024)					OSTP Science (2024)		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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Cleora Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	451358 East 295 Road	Afton	74331	Ottawa County	Cleora	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 256-6401	162	15	11.1	56.8%	73 (45.1%)	1 (0.6%)	11 (6.8%)	1 (0.6%)	74 (45.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	98.6	1^st of 389 public elementary schools	99.7%					(n/a)	89.0			77.0	83.0			85.0	67.0	81.0	72.0	$16,726
Ketchum Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 North Boston	Ketchum	74349	Mayes County	Ketchum	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 782-5091	251	17	14.7	70.9%	117 (46.6%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.2%)	3 (1.2%)	83 (33.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (13.5%)	66.1	117^th of 389 public elementary schools	69.9%		60.8	93^rd of 276 public elementary schools	66.3%	24			55.0			64.0	59.0			50.0		$12,984
Afton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	410 S Main	Afton	74331	Ottawa County	Afton	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 257-8304	298	23	12.9	84.2%	155 (52.0%)	2 (0.7%)	17 (5.7%)	1 (0.3%)	112 (37.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)								(n/a)		76.0					54.0					$11,752
Grove Lower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	801 West 10th	Grove	74344	Delaware County	Grove	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 786-5573	811	52	15.5	74.4%	386 (47.6%)	3 (0.4%)	61 (7.5%)	3 (0.4%)	202 (24.9%)	2 (0.2%)	154 (19.0%)								(n/a)	67.0				43.0							$9,833
Vinita Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 S Smith	Vinita	74301	Craig County	Vinita	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 256-5350	579	39	14.8	76.5%	244 (42.1%)	3 (0.5%)	22 (3.8%)	24 (4.1%)	151 (26.1%)	1 (0.2%)	134 (23.1%)	15	357^th of 389 public elementary schools	8.2%					(n/a)	44.0	43.0	45.0		23.0							$11,353
Fairland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	202 West Washington Avenue	Fairland	74343	Ottawa County	Fairland	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 676-3224	258	19	13.7	74.8%	127 (49.2%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.7%)	5 (1.9%)	61 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (22.1%)								(n/a)			39.0		63.0							$11,200
Jay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	403 North Main	Jay	74346	Delaware County	Jay	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 253-4413	585	40	14.4	83.1%	154 (26.3%)	5 (0.9%)	53 (9.1%)	43 (7.4%)	320 (54.7%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.2%)								(n/a)	47.0				41.0							$18,201
Bluejacket Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	276 NE Third	Bluejacket	74333	Craig County	Bluejacket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 784-2266	105	7	15.7	75.2%	37 (35.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (61.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)	50.0											$9,350
Turkey Ford Public School	Public	PK, KG-6	23900 South 670 Road	Wyandotte	74370	Ottawa County	Turkey Ford	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 786-4902	94	9	10.4	88.3%	53 (56.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)	3 (3.2%)	26 (27.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (9.6%)								(n/a)												$11,416
White Oak Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	27455 South 4340 Road	Vinita	74301	Craig County	White Oak	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 256-4484	49	5	10.2	85.7%	18 (36.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.2%)	4 (8.2%)	15 (30.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (14.3%)								(n/a)												$14,217

Frequently Asked Questions about Cleora Public School

What is the racial makeup of Cleora Public School?

Students at Cleora Public School are 46% American Indian, 45% White, 7% Hispanic.

What district is Cleora Public School in?

Cleora

Is Cleora Public School a good school?

Yes! Cleora Public School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools.

How many students attend Cleora Public School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 162 students attended Cleora Public School.

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