Elmore City-Pernell High School

Q: Is Elmore City-Pernell High School a good school?

Elmore City-Pernell High School ranks 281 st of 439 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Elmore City-Pernell High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Elmore City, Oklahoma, with a total enrollment of 176 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 71.02% White, 16.48% Native American, 8.52% two or more races, 3.41% Hispanic, and 0.57% African American.

Elmore City-Pernell High School has faced academic challenges in recent years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 78 out of 307 schools in 2020-2021 to 303 out of 350 schools in 2021-2022, and most recently ranking 281 out of 439 Oklahoma high schools in 2022-2023. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students and white students performing relatively worse than their male and non-white counterparts. For example, in 2022-2023, the school ranked 257 out of 353 Oklahoma high schools for female students and 253 out of 350 for white students. Additionally, the school's test scores in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and U.S. History have been mixed, with proficiency rates ranging from 11.9% to 38.1%.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Pauls Valley High School, Elmore City-Pernell High School generally performs worse in terms of academic rankings and test scores. This trend is concerning and may be influenced by the school's relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with nearly 49% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's unique demographic and socioeconomic factors, as well as targeted interventions and support for struggling students and subgroups.

Detail:

Public 9-12

100 North Muse Avenue
Elmore City, OK 73433-3433

(580) 788-2565

District: Elmore City-Pernell

SchoolDigger Rank:
281^st of 439 Oklahoma High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,049

Feeder schools for Elmore City-Pernell High School:

Elementary:	Elmore City-Pernell Elementary School
Middle:	Elmore City Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 176

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.0%

American Indian:

16.5%

Two or more races:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elmore City-Pernell High School ranks worse than 64% of high schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.96. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Elmore City-Pernell High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71%), American Indian (16.5%), two or more races (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elmore City-Pernell High School is 16.8. (See more...)

Compare Elmore City-Pernell High School employs 10.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elmore City-Pernell High School is $17,049.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Elmore City-Pernell High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmore City-Pernell High School 281^st of 439 Oklahoma public high schools. (See Elmore City-Pernell High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

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Rank History for Elmore City-Pernell High School

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Rank History for all students at Elmore City-Pernell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	77.31	68^th	428	84.1%
2010	56.96	185^th	431	57.1%
2011	71.31	97^th	424	77.1%
2015	49.94	308^th	449	31.4%
2017	44.40	108^th	197	45.2%
2021	67.91	78^th	307	74.6%
2022	18.97	303^rd	350	13.4%
2023	38.96	281^st	439	36.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elmore City-Pernell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.36	246^th	380	35.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Elmore City-Pernell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.56	257^th	353	27.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Elmore City-Pernell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.80	189^th	355	46.8%

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Rank History for White students at Elmore City-Pernell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile
2021	58.23	72^nd	196	63.3%
2022	8.61	206^th	210	1.9%
2023	32.55	253^rd	350	27.7%

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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 Elmore City-Pernell High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	86	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	90
1992	92	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	96
1993	108	2	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	115
1994	107	2	1	0	4	n/a	n/a	114
1995	123	1	0	0	10	n/a	n/a	134
1996	123	1	0	0	10	n/a	n/a	134
1997	136	3	0	0	10	n/a	n/a	149
1998	132	3	0	0	13	n/a	n/a	148
1999	140	1	0	0	9	n/a	n/a	150
2000	133	2	1	0	6	n/a	n/a	142
2001	121	1	1	0	6	n/a	n/a	129
2002	97	5	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	107
2003	97	5	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	107
2004	122	3	0	0	8	n/a	n/a	133
2005	116	2	4	1	12	n/a	n/a	135
2006	108	1	1	4	11	n/a	n/a	125
2007	113	2	5	2	10	n/a	n/a	132
2008	116	1	1	1	12	n/a	n/a	131
2009	131	1	4	2	10	n/a	n/a	148
2010	113	2	1	4	17	n/a	n/a	137
2011	108	5	0	2	24	2	0	141
2012	89	3	0	3	11	2	12	120
2013	76	2	0	4	8	1	9	100
2014	111	1	0	3	4	1	14	134
2015	110	0	0	6	6	0	10	132
2016	120	0	0	7	10	0	8	145
2017	112	1	0	9	12	0	11	145
2018	103	2	0	10	12	0	9	136
2019	113	0	0	7	12	0	13	145
2020	117	1	1	8	17	1	13	158
2021	114	3	0	8	21	0	11	157
2022	125	4	0	8	28	0	14	179
2023	125	1	0	6	29	0	15	176

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 Elmore City-Pernell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	90	7.0	12.8	n/a
1992	96	9.1	10.5	10.4
1993	115	9.4	12.2	22.6
1994	114	9.6	11.9	21.1
1995	134	13.3	10.1	14.2
1996	134	13.3	10.1	14.2
1997	149	11.5	13.0	11.4
1998	148	14.7	10.1	11.5
1999	150	13.8	10.9	14
2000	142	13.0	10.9	26.1
2001	129	13.4	9.6	25.6
2002	107	11.2	9.6	59.8
2003	107	11.2	9.6	59.8
2004	133	4.0	33.3	54.9
2005	135	11.0	12.3	65.2
2006	125	10.2	12.3	38.4
2007	132	10.5	12.6	82.6
2008	131	10.8	12.1	44.3
2009	148	11.8	12.5	59.5
2010	137	11.7	11.7	39.4
2011	141	11.0	12.8	36.2
2012	120	11.3	10.6	40
2013	100	9.9	10.1	40
2014	134	10.1	13.2	51.5
2015	132	10.0	13.2	54.5
2016	145	9.0	16.1	50.3
2017	145	10.8	13.3	53.8
2018	136	9.7	13.9	50.7
2019	145	11.2	12.8	45.5
2020	158	10.7	14.7	38
2021	157	11.3	13.8	35.7
2022	179	11.6	15.4	46.9
2023	176	10.4	16.8	48.9

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 Elmore City-Pernell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	90	7.0	12.8	n/a
1992	96	9.1	10.5	10.4
1993	115	9.4	12.2	22.6
1994	114	9.6	11.9	21.1
1995	134	13.3	10.1	14.2
1996	134	13.3	10.1	14.2
1997	149	11.5	13.0	11.4
1998	148	14.7	10.1	11.5
1999	150	13.8	10.9	14
2000	142	13.0	10.9	26.1
2001	129	13.4	9.6	25.6
2002	107	11.2	9.6	59.8
2003	107	11.2	9.6	59.8
2004	133	4.0	33.3	54.9
2005	135	11.0	12.3	65.2
2006	125	10.2	12.3	38.4
2007	132	10.5	12.6	82.6
2008	131	10.8	12.1	44.3
2009	148	11.8	12.5	59.5
2010	137	11.7	11.7	39.4
2011	141	11.0	12.8	36.2
2012	120	11.3	10.6	40
2013	100	9.9	10.1	40
2014	134	10.1	13.2	51.5
2015	132	10.0	13.2	54.5
2016	145	9.0	16.1	50.3
2017	145	10.8	13.3	53.8
2018	136	9.7	13.9	50.7
2019	145	11.2	12.8	45.5
2020	158	10.7	14.7	38
2021	157	11.3	13.8	35.7
2022	179	11.6	15.4	46.9
2023	176	10.4	16.8	48.9

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 Elmore City-Pernell High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,480
2020	$12,900
2021	$12,384
2022	$15,924
2023	$17,049

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elmore City-Pernell High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	145	176	21.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	12	29	141.7%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	6	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	113	125	10.6%
Two or More Races	13	15	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.5%	48.9%	3.3%

Schools Near Elmore City-Pernell High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				CCRA English Language Arts (2023)	CCRA Mathematics (2023)	CCRA Science (2023)	CCRA U.S. History (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	CCRA English Language Arts 11th Grade	CCRA Mathematics 11th Grade	CCRA Science 11th Grade	CCRA U.S. History 11th Grade	Total
Elmore City-Pernell High School	Public	9-12	100 North Muse Avenue	Elmore City	73433	Garvin County	Elmore City-Pernell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 788-2565	176	10	16.8	48.9%	125 (71.0%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.5%)	39	281^st of 439 public high schools	36.0%		19	303^rd of 350 public high schools	13.4%	22	31.0	11.9	14.3	38.1	$17,049
Wynnewood High School	Public	9-12	702 East Robert S Kerr Boulev	Wynnewood	73098	Garvin County	Wynnewood	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 665-2045	210	13	16.4	44.3%	122 (58.1%)	11 (5.2%)	25 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (14.8%)	14.4	400^th of 439 public high schools	8.9%		13.3	326^th of 350 public high schools	6.9%	74			9.8	17.7	$15,951
Pauls Valley High School	Public	10-12	601 North Street	Pauls Valley	73075	Garvin County	Pauls Valley	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 238-6497	312	21	15.1	53.8%	164 (52.6%)	14 (4.5%)	75 (24.0%)	4 (1.3%)	47 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	77.8	70^th of 439 public high schools	84.1%		91.3	17^th of 350 public high schools	95.1%	53	38.2	25.8	30.4	57.1	$13,409
Maysville High School	Public	9-12	600 First Street	Maysville	73057	Garvin County	Maysville	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 867-4410	70	7	10.3	45.7%	47 (67.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (10.0%)	1 (1.4%)	5 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (14.3%)	55.5	174^th of 439 public high schools	60.4%		65.5	99^th of 350 public high schools	71.7%	75	37.5	6.3	18.8	68.8	$14,325
Paoli High School	Public	9-12	410 Stewart Street West	Paoli	73074	Garvin County	Paoli	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 484-7336	60	6	9.5	58.3%	23 (38.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (38.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (15.0%)	19.5	372^nd of 439 public high schools	15.3%		44.9	192^nd of 350 public high schools	45.1%	180	20.0	0.0	0.0	40.0	$18,098
Davis High School	Public	9-12	400 East Atlanta Avenue	Davis	73030	Murray County	Davis	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 369-5541	234	17	13.4	53.4%	136 (58.1%)	2 (0.9%)	11 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	60.9	153^rd of 439 public high schools	65.1%		34.4	247^th of 350 public high schools	29.4%	94	33.3	15.7	27.5	49.0	$13,036
Fox High School	Public	9-12	20214 St Hwy 76	Fox	73435	Carter County	Fox	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 366-0301	49	5	10.4	71.4%	36 (73.5%)	1 (2.0%)	2 (4.1%)	1 (2.0%)	8 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	10.4	414^th of 439 public high schools	5.7%		22.3	289^th of 350 public high schools	17.4%	125	10.0	10.0	0.0	0.0	$20,862
Lindsay High School	Public	9-12	302 SW 8th	Lindsay	73052	Garvin County	Lindsay	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 756-3132	324	20	16.1	44.8%	219 (67.6%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	32.3	310^th of 439 public high schools	29.4%		51.8	165^th of 350 public high schools	52.9%	145	27.4	13.1	15.5	26.2	$12,599
Velma-Alma High School	Public	9-12	901 Main Street	Velma	73491	Stephens County	Velma-Alma	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 203-3701	143	11	13.5	38.5%	94 (65.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (21.0%)	39.1	280^th of 439 public high schools	36.2%		41.3	212^th of 350 public high schools	39.4%	68	41.9	6.5	9.7	38.7	$13,658

Frequently Asked Questions about Elmore City-Pernell High School

Is Elmore City-Pernell High School a good school?

Elmore City-Pernell High School ranks 281^st of 439 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend Elmore City-Pernell High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 176 students attended Elmore City-Pernell High School.

What is the racial makeup of Elmore City-Pernell High School?

Students at Elmore City-Pernell High School are 71% White, 16% American Indian, 9% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Elmore City-Pernell High School?

Elmore City-Pernell High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elmore City-Pernell Elementary School
Middle : Elmore City Junior High School

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