Tinker Elementary School

Summary:

Tinker Elementary School is a public elementary school in Midwest City-Del City, Oklahoma, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 378. The school faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and lower spending per student compared to nearby schools.

Tinker Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the OSTP assessments, is generally below the state and Midwest City-Del City district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 44% of 3rd graders and 35% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 51% and 46%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 45th out of 498 schools in 2015-2016 to 371st out of 389 schools in 2023-2024.

While Tinker Elementary has a diverse student population, the school's performance shows significant disparities. The school's spending per student was $8,764 in 2018-2019, which is lower than the nearby Soldier Creek Elementary and Del City Elementary schools, which have higher proficiency rates on the OSTP assessments and better statewide rankings. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for the students at Tinker Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4500 Tinker Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73135-3135

(405) 739-1630

District: Midwest City-Del City

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,860

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 378

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.1%

African American:

21.7%

Hispanic:

18.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.4%

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Performance Trends

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

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Tinker Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.1%), African American (21.7%), Hispanic (18.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tinker Elementary School is 17.6. 6 elementary schools in the Midwest City-Del City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Tinker Elementary School employs 21.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tinker Elementary School is $9,860, which is the 6^th highest among 1 elementary schools in the Midwest City-Del City School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Midwest City-Del City:

SchoolDigger ranks Midwest City-Del City 244^th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tinker Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Tinker Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	56.90	371^st	840	55.8%
2010	65.92	271^st	845	67.9%
2011	62.63	325^th	846	61.6%
2015	66.82	302^nd	957	68.4%
2016	81.99	45^th	498	91.0%
2017	58.55	155^th	407	61.9%
2018	31.86	321^st	406	20.9%
2019	12.75	391^st	411	4.9%
2021	23.89	526^th	646	18.6%

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Rank History for White students at Tinker Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.31	344^th	403	14.6%

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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, February 25, 2024

Zero structure or discipline compared to other (better rated) schools in the local area. If you've moved in this area, I highly suggest you seek to enroll your child out of district. My child (who liked school previously) immediately started to dislike school, complained of how loud it was, the teachers wouldn't correct other children. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, November 4, 2010

Great teachers and always a friendly atmosphere at Tinker! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Tinker Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	399	150	51	48	3	n/a	n/a	651
1989	405	152	63	39	3	n/a	n/a	662
1990	418	140	63	33	5	n/a	n/a	659
1991	440	147	61	38	10	n/a	n/a	696
1992	434	144	51	30	11	n/a	n/a	670
1993	356	118	61	25	6	n/a	n/a	566
1994	344	114	45	23	9	n/a	n/a	535
1995	420	137	15	35	15	n/a	n/a	622
1996	420	137	15	35	15	n/a	n/a	622
1997	393	136	16	46	9	n/a	n/a	600
1998	420	138	16	38	5	n/a	n/a	617
1999	370	124	11	45	6	n/a	n/a	556
2000	357	100	16	38	15	n/a	n/a	526
2001	323	103	14	37	17	n/a	n/a	494
2002	310	97	17	37	19	n/a	n/a	480
2003	310	97	17	37	19	n/a	n/a	480
2004	319	79	11	34	19	n/a	n/a	462
2005	312	69	21	30	22	n/a	n/a	454
2006	334	112	24	49	36	n/a	n/a	555
2007	324	157	24	54	43	n/a	n/a	602
2008	290	131	20	54	32	n/a	n/a	527
2009	236	144	21	55	23	n/a	n/a	479
2010	229	158	24	50	29	n/a	n/a	490
2011	234	148	23	64	29	5	0	503
2012	256	147	20	80	24	7	26	560
2013	247	167	16	72	17	6	22	547
2014	243	132	14	69	12	0	39	509
2015	245	137	16	80	9	3	40	530
2016	250	125	11	58	10	2	36	492
2017	205	131	8	69	11	5	43	472
2018	200	154	3	83	6	8	57	511
2019	180	123	4	80	8	5	79	479
2020	193	126	5	77	10	3	78	492
2021	151	86	11	60	10	7	46	371
2022	151	87	8	68	11	6	48	379
2023	159	82	3	70	9	2	53	378

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 Tinker Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	651	29.6	21.9	n/a
1989	662	30.0	22.0	n/a
1990	659	30.0	21.9	n/a
1991	696	33.3	20.9	n/a
1992	670	35.4	18.9	12.1
1993	566	31.0	18.3	16.1
1994	535	28.6	18.7	19.4
1995	622	34.0	18.3	23.8
1996	622	34.0	18.3	23.8
1997	600	33.9	17.7	20
1998	617	33.3	18.5	19.4
1999	556	31.4	17.7	48
2000	526	29.8	17.7	39
2001	494	28.0	17.6	49
2002	480	25.8	18.6	33.5
2003	480	25.8	18.6	33.5
2004	462	24.0	19.3	35.9
2005	454	25.0	18.2	35.5
2006	555	27.0	20.6	48.1
2007	602	32.2	18.7	60.5
2008	527	29.9	17.6	61.1
2009	479	27.0	17.7	62.6
2010	490	28.0	17.5	69.6
2011	503	28.8	17.4	69.6
2012	560	29.8	18.7	62.7
2013	547	27.8	19.6	67.6
2014	509	28.0	18.1	61.9
2015	530	28.0	18.9	62.6
2016	492	30.0	16.4	59.8
2017	472	26.5	17.8	56.1
2018	511	27.5	18.5	59.3
2019	479	28.4	16.8	58.5
2020	492	31.2	15.7	57.1
2021	371	28.1	13.2	57.7
2022	379	26.1	14.5	45.4
2023	378	21.4	17.6	44.4

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 Tinker Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	651	29.6	21.9	n/a
1989	662	30.0	22.0	n/a
1990	659	30.0	21.9	n/a
1991	696	33.3	20.9	n/a
1992	670	35.4	18.9	12.1
1993	566	31.0	18.3	16.1
1994	535	28.6	18.7	19.4
1995	622	34.0	18.3	23.8
1996	622	34.0	18.3	23.8
1997	600	33.9	17.7	20
1998	617	33.3	18.5	19.4
1999	556	31.4	17.7	48
2000	526	29.8	17.7	39
2001	494	28.0	17.6	49
2002	480	25.8	18.6	33.5
2003	480	25.8	18.6	33.5
2004	462	24.0	19.3	35.9
2005	454	25.0	18.2	35.5
2006	555	27.0	20.6	48.1
2007	602	32.2	18.7	60.5
2008	527	29.9	17.6	61.1
2009	479	27.0	17.7	62.6
2010	490	28.0	17.5	69.6
2011	503	28.8	17.4	69.6
2012	560	29.8	18.7	62.7
2013	547	27.8	19.6	67.6
2014	509	28.0	18.1	61.9
2015	530	28.0	18.9	62.6
2016	492	30.0	16.4	59.8
2017	472	26.5	17.8	56.1
2018	511	27.5	18.5	59.3
2019	479	28.4	16.8	58.5
2020	492	31.2	15.7	57.1
2021	371	28.1	13.2	57.7
2022	379	26.1	14.5	45.4
2023	378	21.4	17.6	44.4

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 Tinker Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,764
2020	$7,986
2021	$10,582
2022	$10,262
2023	$9,860

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tinker Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	479	378	21.1%
African American	123	82	33.3%
American Indian	8	9	12.5%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	80	70	12.5%
Pacific Islander	5	2	60%
White	180	159	11.7%
Two or More Races	79	53	32.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.5%	44.4%	14%

Schools Near Tinker 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	Total
Tinker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4500 Tinker Road	Oklahoma City	73135	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 739-1630	378	21	17.6	44.4%	159 (42.1%)	82 (21.7%)	70 (18.5%)	3 (0.8%)	9 (2.4%)	2 (0.5%)	53 (14.0%)								(n/a)						$9,860
Parkview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5701 Mackelman Drive	Oklahoma City	73135	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 671-8670	679	40	17.0	63.8%	128 (18.9%)	314 (46.2%)	107 (15.8%)	15 (2.2%)	11 (1.6%)	4 (0.6%)	100 (14.7%)								(n/a)		10.0	15.0			$8,888
Townsend Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4000 Epperly Drive	Del City	73115	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 671-8680	459	30	15.3	73.6%	111 (24.2%)	158 (34.4%)	97 (21.1%)	7 (1.5%)	14 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	70 (15.3%)								(n/a)						$10,499
Del City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Epperly Drive	Del City	73115	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 671-8640	523	30	17.4	48.6%	155 (29.6%)	139 (26.6%)	129 (24.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	83 (15.9%)								(n/a)						$9,808
Midwest City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2211 S Midwest Blvd	Midwest City	73110	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 582-7017	793	43	18.2	56.7%	270 (34.0%)	205 (25.9%)	148 (18.7%)	4 (0.5%)	34 (4.3%)	5 (0.6%)	127 (16.0%)								(n/a)						$9,624
Epperly Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3805 Del Road	Del City	73115	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 671-8650	644	34	18.9	58.7%	178 (27.6%)	196 (30.4%)	141 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.0%)	4 (0.6%)	106 (16.5%)								(n/a)						$9,112
Bodine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5301 South Bryant Avenue	Oklahoma City	73129	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-2500	638	33	19.2	98.9%	91 (14.3%)	231 (36.2%)	218 (34.2%)	4 (0.6%)	17 (2.7%)	7 (1.1%)	70 (11.0%)								(n/a)						$11,371
Country Estates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1609 Felix Place	Oklahoma City	73110	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 739-1661	335	18	18.8	68.7%	107 (31.9%)	89 (26.6%)	72 (21.5%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.9%)	1 (0.3%)	52 (15.5%)								(n/a)						$10,275
Sooner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5420 Southeast 89th Street	Oklahoma City	73135	Oklahoma County	Moore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 735-4470	451	27	16.6	53.0%	172 (38.1%)	60 (13.3%)	113 (25.1%)	17 (3.8%)	15 (3.3%)	3 (0.7%)	71 (15.7%)								(n/a)		26.0	58.0			$8,794
Soldier Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9021 SE 15th Street	Midwest City	73130	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 739-1676	910	47	19.3	49.3%	362 (39.8%)	243 (26.7%)	130 (14.3%)	8 (0.9%)	21 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	145 (15.9%)	5.4	274^th of 276 public elementary schools	0.7%		11.3	309^th of 323 public elementary schools	4.3%	35	21.0	21.0	15.0	13.0	28.0	$8,398

Frequently Asked Questions about Tinker Elementary School

How many students attend Tinker Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 378 students attended Tinker Elementary School.

What district is Tinker Elementary School in?

Midwest City-Del City

What is the racial makeup of Tinker Elementary School?

Students at Tinker Elementary School are 42% White, 22% African American, 19% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

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