Pawnee Elementary School

Summary:

Pawnee Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, with a student population of 309. The school has a diverse racial makeup, with a high percentage of Native American and two or more races students.

Pawnee Elementary School faces significant challenges compared to other schools in the area. The school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.96% to 84.03% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oklahoma elementary schools, with a ranking of 343 out of 389 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Pawnee Elementary School's proficiency rates on the OSTP (Oklahoma School Testing Program) assessments are generally lower than the state averages, with its 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate at 50% compared to the state average of 46%, and its 5th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate at 39% compared to the state average of 37%.

Compared to nearby schools, Pawnee Elementary School's performance lags behind many of them, such as Richmond Elementary School, which is 18.14 miles away and consistently ranks among the top 5% of Oklahoma elementary schools with significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments. Pawnee Elementary School's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the years, from a high of 155 out of 411 schools in 2018-2019 to a low of 343 out of 389 schools in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance has been deteriorating relative to other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

602 Forest Street
Pawnee, OK 74058-4058

(918) 762-3618

District: Pawnee

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,630

Students who attend Pawnee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Pawnee Middle School
High:	Pawnee High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 309

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.8%

American Indian:

38.8%

Two or more races:

15.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pawnee 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 38.36. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Pawnee Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.8%), American Indian (38.8%), two or more races (15.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pawnee Elementary School is 17.3. (See more...)

Compare Pawnee Elementary School employs 17.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pawnee Elementary School is $9,630.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Pawnee Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pawnee Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	24.25	739^th	840	12.0%
2010	36.61	631^st	845	25.3%
2011	18.17	773^rd	846	8.6%
2015	51.83	490^th	957	48.8%
2016	62.55	180^th	498	63.9%
2017	32.61	304^th	407	25.3%
2018	46.69	218^th	406	46.3%
2019	55.53	155^th	411	62.3%
2021	38.36	412^th	646	36.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pawnee Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.65	283^rd	506	44.1%

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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 Pawnee Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	313	14	0	0	123	n/a	n/a	0	450
1989	327	15	0	0	126	n/a	n/a	0	468
1990	347	11	0	0	132	n/a	n/a	0	490
1991	342	16	2	0	134	n/a	n/a	0	494
1992	0	17	1	314	129	n/a	n/a	0	461
1993	320	24	1	0	144	n/a	n/a	0	489
1994	310	24	1	1	150	n/a	n/a	0	486
1995	229	17	0	4	119	n/a	n/a	0	369
1996	229	17	0	4	119	n/a	n/a	0	369
1997	243	20	0	5	134	n/a	n/a	0	402
1998	252	17	0	5	152	n/a	n/a	0	426
1999	250	18	0	4	131	n/a	n/a	0	403
2000	240	17	0	4	140	n/a	n/a	0	401
2001	257	12	0	7	142	n/a	n/a	0	418
2002	255	13	0	4	122	n/a	n/a	0	394
2003	255	13	0	4	122	n/a	n/a	0	394
2004	235	10	0	1	122	n/a	n/a	0	368
2005	218	12	1	2	146	n/a	n/a	0	379
2006	209	10	3	2	120	n/a	n/a	0	344
2007	206	7	2	3	121	n/a	n/a	0	339
2008	209	10	3	2	115	n/a	n/a	0	339
2009	210	16	4	5	119	n/a	n/a	0	354
2010	197	7	3	7	121	n/a	n/a	0	335
2011	214	11	4	13	151	1	0	0	394
2012	197	10	0	10	164	1	0	0	382
2013	190	8	0	15	176	0	2	0	391
2014	214	9	0	15	180	1	2	0	421
2015	182	12	2	18	169	0	4	0	387
2016	169	8	1	18	143	0	16	0	355
2017	174	10	0	19	148	0	14	0	365
2018	159	3	0	22	132	0	24	0	340
2019	165	3	0	19	120	0	26	0	333
2020	147	2	0	18	118	0	29	0	314
2021	124	3	0	11	109	0	33	0	280
2022	128	5	0	10	126	0	44	0	313
2023	126	3	0	10	120	0	49	1	309

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 Pawnee Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	450	29.6	15.2	n/a
1989	468	29.0	16.1	n/a
1990	490	29.0	16.8	n/a
1991	494	26.2	18.8	n/a
1992	461	27.1	17.0	46.4
1993	489	27.1	18.0	38.9
1994	486	27.1	17.9	53.3
1995	369	28.0	13.2	56.6
1996	369	28.0	13.2	56.6
1997	402	28.0	14.4	55.2
1998	426	29.5	14.4	52.1
1999	403	30.5	13.2	82.9
2000	401	29.0	13.8	93.5
2001	418	31.0	13.5	78.9
2002	394	26.2	15.0	70.6
2003	394	26.2	15.0	70.6
2004	368	21.0	17.5	66.6
2005	379	21.0	18.0	61.7
2006	344	23.0	15.0	68.3
2007	339	23.0	14.7	89.1
2008	339	23.9	14.2	81.4
2009	354	24.5	14.4	78.5
2010	335	24.0	13.9	69.9
2011	394	22.8	17.2	73.4
2012	382	23.4	16.3	77.7
2013	391	24.0	16.2	74.4
2014	421	25.0	16.8	75.3
2015	387	24.0	16.1	73.1
2016	355	24.0	14.7	75.8
2017	365	23.0	15.8	89.9
2018	340	23.1	14.7	87.4
2019	333	23.1	14.3	87.4
2020	314	23.0	13.6	84.4
2021	280	21.0	13.3	83.6
2022	313	17.8	17.5	84
2023	309	17.8	17.3	79

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 Pawnee Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	450	29.6	15.2	n/a
1989	468	29.0	16.1	n/a
1990	490	29.0	16.8	n/a
1991	494	26.2	18.8	n/a
1992	461	27.1	17.0	46.4
1993	489	27.1	18.0	38.9
1994	486	27.1	17.9	53.3
1995	369	28.0	13.2	56.6
1996	369	28.0	13.2	56.6
1997	402	28.0	14.4	55.2
1998	426	29.5	14.4	52.1
1999	403	30.5	13.2	82.9
2000	401	29.0	13.8	93.5
2001	418	31.0	13.5	78.9
2002	394	26.2	15.0	70.6
2003	394	26.2	15.0	70.6
2004	368	21.0	17.5	66.6
2005	379	21.0	18.0	61.7
2006	344	23.0	15.0	68.3
2007	339	23.0	14.7	89.1
2008	339	23.9	14.2	81.4
2009	354	24.5	14.4	78.5
2010	335	24.0	13.9	69.9
2011	394	22.8	17.2	73.4
2012	382	23.4	16.3	77.7
2013	391	24.0	16.2	74.4
2014	421	25.0	16.8	75.3
2015	387	24.0	16.1	73.1
2016	355	24.0	14.7	75.8
2017	365	23.0	15.8	89.9
2018	340	23.1	14.7	87.4
2019	333	23.1	14.3	87.4
2020	314	23.0	13.6	84.4
2021	280	21.0	13.3	83.6
2022	313	17.8	17.5	84
2023	309	17.8	17.3	79

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 Pawnee Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,962
2020	$10,600
2021	$10,205
2022	$8,977
2023	$9,630

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pawnee Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pawnee Elementary School)	57	39	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pawnee)	57	39	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	333	309	7.2%
African American	3	3
American Indian	120	120
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	19	10	47.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	165	126	23.6%
Two or More Races	26	49	88.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.4%	79%	8.4%

Schools Near Pawnee 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 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 Science 5th Grade	Total
Pawnee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	602 Forest Street	Pawnee	74058	Pawnee County	Pawnee	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 762-3618	309	18	17.3	79.0%	126 (40.8%)	3 (1.0%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	120 (38.8%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (15.9%)								(n/a)					39.0					$9,630
Glencoe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	201 East Lone Chimney	Glencoe	74032	Payne County	Glencoe	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 669-2254	242	12	19.9	77.3%	158 (65.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (18.6%)								(n/a)							44.0			$8,625
Morrison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1225 W Highway 64	Morrison	73061	Noble County	Morrison	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 724-3620	339	22	15.5	51.0%	213 (62.8%)	5 (1.5%)	27 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (20.9%)	91.4	11^th of 276 public elementary schools	96.0%		81.6	32^nd of 323 public elementary schools	90.1%	21	55.0			51.0	72.0		63.0	58.0		$10,379
Yale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	800 North C Street	Yale	74085	Payne County	Yale	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 387-2428	160	13	12.3	66.3%	119 (74.4%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.8%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (17.5%)								(n/a)										$11,412
Jennings Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	475 North Oak Street	Jennings	74038	Pawnee County	Jennings	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 757-2536	247	19	13.3	81.4%	141 (57.1%)	12 (4.9%)	7 (2.8%)	7 (2.8%)	52 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (11.3%)								(n/a)										$11,994
Woodland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 North 6th Street	Fairfax	74637	Osage County	Woodland	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 642-3295	180	14	12.7	72.8%	83 (46.1%)	6 (3.3%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (48.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)						36.0				$12,143
Richmond Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 West Richmond Road	Stillwater	74075	Payne County	Stillwater	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 533-6400	344	24	14.6	39.2%	207 (60.2%)	9 (2.6%)	48 (14.0%)	6 (1.7%)	24 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (14.5%)	90.3	14^th of 276 public elementary schools	94.9%		95.5	10^th of 323 public elementary schools	96.9%	4	48.0	63.0	56.0		76.0		63.0		63.0	$10,420
Cleveland Intermediate Elementary School	Public	3-5	705 North Swan Drive	Cleveland	74020	Pawnee County	Cleveland	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 358-2210	310	22	13.9	66.5%	212 (68.4%)	6 (1.9%)	19 (6.1%)	1 (0.3%)	55 (17.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.5%)	26	233^rd of 276 public elementary schools	15.6%		34.7	227^th of 323 public elementary schools	29.7%	6	27.0		27.0		32.0	32.0			50.0	$10,725
Cleveland Primary Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	300 North Gilbert Ave	Cleveland	74020	Pawnee County	Cleveland	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 358-2210	411	25	16.3	71.5%	278 (67.6%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (7.5%)	3 (0.7%)	53 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (10.7%)								(n/a)										$9,170
Skyline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1402 East Sunrise	Stillwater	74075	Payne County	Stillwater	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 533-6390	418	31	13.5	69.4%	213 (51.0%)	31 (7.4%)	53 (12.7%)	12 (2.9%)	32 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (18.4%)								(n/a)					46.0	43.0				$14,642

Frequently Asked Questions about Pawnee Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Pawnee Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Pawnee Middle School
High : Pawnee High School

What district is Pawnee Elementary School in?

Pawnee

What is the racial makeup of Pawnee Elementary School?

Students at Pawnee Elementary School are 41% White, 39% American Indian, 16% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Pawnee Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 309 students attended Pawnee Elementary School.

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