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Pocola Elementary School

Summary:

Pocola Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 385 students in grades PK-5 in Pocola, Oklahoma, which is part of the Pocola School District. While the school has a higher percentage of White (65.19%) and Native American (13.25%) students compared to nearby schools, its academic performance, as measured by state standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state average and the nearby schools.

In the 2023-2024 school year, only 46% of 5th graders at Pocola Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 46%. Similarly, only 33% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 38%. Additionally, Pocola Elementary has a high percentage of students (66.23% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the nearby schools like Poteau Upper Elementary School and Muldrow Elementary School.

Pocola Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 108 out of 323 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2021-2022 (3 stars) to 440 out of 646 in 2020-2021 (2 stars). Its current ranking for 2023-2024 is 310 out of 389 schools (1 star), indicating that the school's performance has been variable and not consistently strong compared to other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1000 East Pryor Avenue
       Pocola, OK  74902-4902

(918) 436-2561

District: Pocola

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,514 Help


Students who attend Pocola Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pocola Middle School
High:    Pocola High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.2%
Two or more races:
14.8%
American Indian:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pocola Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pocola Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (65.2%), two or more races (14.8%), American Indian (13.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pocola Elementary School is 16.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pocola Elementary School is $8,514.
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Rank History for Pocola Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pocola Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 32.36 663rd 840 21.1%
2010 28.66 709th 845 16.1%
2011 28.74 710th 846 16.1%
2015 72.36 226th 957 76.4%
2016 63.59 173rd 498 65.3%
2017 46.99 216th 407 46.9%
2021 34.51 440th 646 31.9%
2022 57.64 108th 323 66.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pocola Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.98 307th 506 39.3%
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Rank History for White students at Pocola Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.22 382nd 403 5.2%
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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 Pocola Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 412 29 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 446
1989 348 30 2 16 22 n/a n/a 0 418
1990 310 24 3 5 59 n/a n/a 0 401
1991 312 25 4 4 46 n/a n/a 0 391
1992 331 25 4 8 34 n/a n/a 0 402
1993 233 23 4 4 123 n/a n/a 0 387
1994 217 10 1 3 141 n/a n/a 0 372
1995 301 13 3 10 72 n/a n/a 0 399
1996 301 13 3 10 72 n/a n/a 0 399
1997 316 16 3 14 60 n/a n/a 0 409
1998 315 15 1 16 48 n/a n/a 0 395
1999 365 18 1 20 36 n/a n/a 0 440
2000 375 14 1 12 30 n/a n/a 0 432
2001 378 16 1 17 39 n/a n/a 0 451
2002 390 21 1 15 39 n/a n/a 0 466
2003 390 21 1 15 39 n/a n/a 0 466
2004 367 29 2 19 37 n/a n/a 0 454
2005 360 27 2 15 38 n/a n/a 0 442
2006 357 26 1 12 52 n/a n/a 0 448
2007 361 27 1 16 64 n/a n/a 0 469
2008 357 20 1 12 68 n/a n/a 0 458
2009 349 19 1 16 64 n/a n/a 0 449
2010 315 24 1 15 67 n/a n/a 0 422
2011 279 6 3 22 68 0 70 0 448
2012 296 10 2 19 69 0 64 0 460
2013 289 8 4 18 58 0 56 0 433
2014 306 2 1 15 62 0 56 0 442
2015 284 4 2 12 50 0 54 0 406
2016 278 3 4 10 47 0 51 0 393
2017 282 1 5 8 58 0 49 0 403
2018 291 3 7 9 68 1 51 0 430
2019 274 5 2 11 56 0 44 0 392
2020 236 2 2 17 63 0 63 0 383
2021 228 1 2 20 55 0 53 0 359
2022 219 5 5 20 58 0 62 0 369
2023 251 5 3 18 51 0 57 0 385

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 Pocola Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 25.0 17.8 n/a
1989 418 22.2 18.8 n/a
1990 401 23.0 17.4 n/a
1991 391 24.4 16.0 n/a
1992 402 26.0 15.4 32.8
1993 387 27.9 13.9 46.8
1994 372 28.1 13.2 49.7
1995 399 25.2 15.8 40.1
1996 399 25.2 15.8 40.1
1997 409 24.3 16.8 47.2
1998 395 24.0 16.5 48.9
1999 440 27.6 15.9 54.3
2000 432 26.8 16.1 58.3
2001 451 27.2 16.6 58.5
2002 466 29.2 16.0 72.7
2003 466 29.2 16.0 72.7
2004 454 25.0 18.2 69.8
2005 442 29.9 14.8 62.4
2006 448 31.0 14.5 60.5
2007 469 31.0 15.1 66.7
2008 458 29.0 15.8 66.4
2009 449 27.8 16.2 65.9
2010 422 25.8 16.3 69.7
2011 448 25.6 17.5 72.3
2012 460 26.1 17.6 70.4
2013 433 27.1 15.9 70.4
2014 442 25.5 17.3 74.7
2015 406 23.0 17.6 75.9
2016 393 25.0 15.7 76.6
2017 403 23.8 16.8 75.7
2018 430 24.3 17.6 71.4
2019 392 24.9 15.7 70.7
2020 383 24.8 15.4 69.2
2021 359 22.8 15.7 69.9
2022 369 20.6 17.8 64
2023 385 22.7 16.8 66.2

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 Pocola Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 25.0 17.8 n/a
1989 418 22.2 18.8 n/a
1990 401 23.0 17.4 n/a
1991 391 24.4 16.0 n/a
1992 402 26.0 15.4 32.8
1993 387 27.9 13.9 46.8
1994 372 28.1 13.2 49.7
1995 399 25.2 15.8 40.1
1996 399 25.2 15.8 40.1
1997 409 24.3 16.8 47.2
1998 395 24.0 16.5 48.9
1999 440 27.6 15.9 54.3
2000 432 26.8 16.1 58.3
2001 451 27.2 16.6 58.5
2002 466 29.2 16.0 72.7
2003 466 29.2 16.0 72.7
2004 454 25.0 18.2 69.8
2005 442 29.9 14.8 62.4
2006 448 31.0 14.5 60.5
2007 469 31.0 15.1 66.7
2008 458 29.0 15.8 66.4
2009 449 27.8 16.2 65.9
2010 422 25.8 16.3 69.7
2011 448 25.6 17.5 72.3
2012 460 26.1 17.6 70.4
2013 433 27.1 15.9 70.4
2014 442 25.5 17.3 74.7
2015 406 23.0 17.6 75.9
2016 393 25.0 15.7 76.6
2017 403 23.8 16.8 75.7
2018 430 24.3 17.6 71.4
2019 392 24.9 15.7 70.7
2020 383 24.8 15.4 69.2
2021 359 22.8 15.7 69.9
2022 369 20.6 17.8 64
2023 385 22.7 16.8 66.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pocola Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,934
2020 $7,270
2021 $7,910
2022 $8,365
2023 $8,514

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pocola Elementary 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 English Language Arts I (Pocola Elementary School)4928
 21%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Pocola)4928
 21%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3929
 10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pocola Elementary School)6255
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pocola)6255
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)4333
 10%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students392385
 1.8%
African American55
American Indian5651
 8.9%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic1118
 63.6%
Pacific Islander00
White274251
 8.4%
Two or More Races4457
 29.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.7%66.2%
 4.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pocola Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 385 students attended Pocola Elementary School.

Students at Pocola Elementary School are 65% White, 15% Two or more races, 13% American Indian, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American.

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

Middle : Pocola Middle School
High : Pocola High School


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