Sequoyah Elementary School

Q: Is Sequoyah Elementary School a good school?

Sequoyah Elementary School ranks 163 rd of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sequoyah Elementary School is a public elementary school in Claremore, Oklahoma, serving 627 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Claremore School District, which is ranked 85 out of 295 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Sequoyah Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a significant Native American representation (29.03%) and a higher percentage of students identifying as two or more races (18.98%) compared to the state average. Academically, the school has shown strong performance, particularly in 3rd and 5th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, where it outperforms the state average. Additionally, Sequoyah Elementary consistently outperforms the state in 5th grade Science proficiency, with 51% of students proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 35%. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.6 to 18.4 over the past three years.

While Sequoyah Elementary's academic performance is commendable, the school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 13th out of 498 schools in 2015-2016 to 163rd out of 276 schools in 2022-2023. This variability suggests the need for continued monitoring and targeted interventions, especially for specific student subgroups. Additionally, some nearby schools, such as Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary and Verdigris Elementary, have higher proficiency rates in certain subjects, which could provide valuable insights for Sequoyah Elementary. Finally, the school's higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (44.5%) compared to nearby schools may be a contributing factor to its academic performance, and the school may benefit from exploring ways to provide additional support and resources to these students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

16441 South 4180 Road
Claremore, OK 74017-4017

(918) 341-6111

District: Sequoyah

SchoolDigger Rank:
163^rd of 276 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,242

Students who attend Sequoyah Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sequoyah Middle School
High:	Sequoyah High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 627

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.8%

American Indian:

29.0%

Two or more races:

19.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sequoyah Elementary School ranks worse than 59.1% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.68. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Sequoyah Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.8%), American Indian (29%), two or more races (19%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sequoyah Elementary School is 18.4. (See more...)

Compare Sequoyah Elementary School employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sequoyah Elementary School is $8,242.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Sequoyah:

SchoolDigger ranks Sequoyah 85^th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sequoyah Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sequoyah Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2011	79.18	103^rd	846	87.8%
2015	85.14	79^th	957	91.7%
2016	90.97	13^th	498	97.4%
2017	63.48	130^th	407	68.1%
2018	52.38	177^th	406	56.4%
2019	71.31	82^nd	411	80.0%
2021	65.07	162^nd	646	74.9%
2022	43.82	180^th	323	44.3%
2023	41.68	163^rd	276	40.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sequoyah Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	60.28	24^th	51	52.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.00	141^st	506	72.1%

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Rank History for Native American students at Sequoyah Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	59.25	33^rd	79	58.2%

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Rank History for White students at Sequoyah Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.89	100^th	403	75.2%

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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.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sequoyah Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	259	3	0	0	108	n/a	n/a	370
1989	249	4	4	1	117	n/a	n/a	375
1990	289	2	2	1	108	n/a	n/a	402
1991	307	1	0	1	110	n/a	n/a	419
1992	320	1	1	1	122	n/a	n/a	445
1993	343	1	0	0	117	n/a	n/a	461
1994	313	0	0	0	154	n/a	n/a	467
1995	346	0	0	0	121	n/a	n/a	467
1996	346	0	0	0	121	n/a	n/a	467
1997	361	1	0	0	143	n/a	n/a	505
1998	362	0	1	1	143	n/a	n/a	507
1999	356	0	1	2	128	n/a	n/a	487
2000	466	1	1	6	167	n/a	n/a	641
2001	504	2	1	7	209	n/a	n/a	723
2002	329	1	3	8	143	n/a	n/a	484
2003	329	1	3	8	143	n/a	n/a	484
2004	307	1	2	9	151	n/a	n/a	470
2005	289	4	2	9	136	n/a	n/a	440
2006	277	4	1	5	128	n/a	n/a	415
2007	263	2	1	11	133	n/a	n/a	410
2008	269	2	3	5	158	n/a	n/a	437
2009	242	2	1	8	156	n/a	n/a	409
2010	223	1	0	7	160	n/a	n/a	391
2011	325	8	2	3	221	0	0	559
2012	316	3	2	15	230	0	7	573
2013	287	0	5	15	220	0	13	540
2014	313	2	6	21	214	0	49	605
2015	338	2	7	20	205	0	63	635
2016	343	3	8	15	186	0	74	629
2017	363	4	7	19	193	0	83	669
2018	358	4	8	20	177	0	99	666
2019	322	7	5	19	176	0	100	629
2020	308	4	6	18	169	2	126	633
2021	286	4	8	15	176	2	113	604
2022	302	5	10	16	157	1	127	618
2023	287	4	9	24	182	2	119	627

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 Sequoyah Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	370	20.0	18.5	n/a
1989	375	20.7	18.1	n/a
1990	402	21.5	18.6	n/a
1991	419	23.4	17.9	n/a
1992	445	25.3	17.5	14.4
1993	461	28.1	16.4	15.4
1994	467	27.7	16.9	10.7
1995	467	28.5	16.4	17.3
1996	467	28.5	16.4	17.3
1997	505	28.5	17.7	12.7
1998	507	27.5	18.4	12.6
1999	487	28.3	17.2	26.3
2000	641	32.3	19.8	25.3
2001	723	36.5	19.8	24.2
2002	484	25.2	19.2	34.3
2003	484	25.2	19.2	34.3
2004	470	23.2	20.3	37.7
2005	440	24.6	17.9	43.6
2006	415	26.1	15.9	39.5
2007	410	25.7	16.0	38.8
2008	437	25.3	17.3	42.3
2009	409	25.3	16.2	44.5
2010	391	24.4	16.0	46
2011	559	35.2	15.8	49.9
2012	573	35.3	16.2	45.9
2013	540	35.7	15.1	47.6
2014	605	33.7	17.9	47.8
2015	635	33.0	19.2	45.7
2016	629	34.0	18.5	48.8
2017	669	35.0	19.1	49.9
2018	666	36.1	18.4	47.6
2019	629	36.1	17.4	45.3
2020	633	36.5	17.3	43.6
2021	604	36.2	16.6	41.2
2022	618	35.2	17.5	38.8
2023	627	34.0	18.4	44.5

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 Sequoyah Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	370	20.0	18.5	n/a
1989	375	20.7	18.1	n/a
1990	402	21.5	18.6	n/a
1991	419	23.4	17.9	n/a
1992	445	25.3	17.5	14.4
1993	461	28.1	16.4	15.4
1994	467	27.7	16.9	10.7
1995	467	28.5	16.4	17.3
1996	467	28.5	16.4	17.3
1997	505	28.5	17.7	12.7
1998	507	27.5	18.4	12.6
1999	487	28.3	17.2	26.3
2000	641	32.3	19.8	25.3
2001	723	36.5	19.8	24.2
2002	484	25.2	19.2	34.3
2003	484	25.2	19.2	34.3
2004	470	23.2	20.3	37.7
2005	440	24.6	17.9	43.6
2006	415	26.1	15.9	39.5
2007	410	25.7	16.0	38.8
2008	437	25.3	17.3	42.3
2009	409	25.3	16.2	44.5
2010	391	24.4	16.0	46
2011	559	35.2	15.8	49.9
2012	573	35.3	16.2	45.9
2013	540	35.7	15.1	47.6
2014	605	33.7	17.9	47.8
2015	635	33.0	19.2	45.7
2016	629	34.0	18.5	48.8
2017	669	35.0	19.1	49.9
2018	666	36.1	18.4	47.6
2019	629	36.1	17.4	45.3
2020	633	36.5	17.3	43.6
2021	604	36.2	16.6	41.2
2022	618	35.2	17.5	38.8
2023	627	34.0	18.4	44.5

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 Sequoyah Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$6,908
2020	$7,087
2021	$7,894
2022	$8,428
2023	$8,242

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sequoyah Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 82^nd of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 163^rd of 276 Elementary schools	39.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Sequoyah Elementary School)	63	34	29%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Sequoyah)	63	34	29%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	39	29	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sequoyah Elementary School)	73	41	32%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sequoyah)	73	41	32%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sequoyah Elementary School)	43	31	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sequoyah)	43	31	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Sequoyah Elementary School)	53	39	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Sequoyah)	53	39	14%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	35	28	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sequoyah Elementary School)	55	38	17%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sequoyah)	55	38	17%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	30	27	3%
5th Grade Science (Sequoyah Elementary School)	56	51	5%
5th Grade Science (Sequoyah)	56	51	5%
5th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	629	627	0.3%
African American	7	4	42.9%
American Indian	176	182	3.4%
Asian	5	9	80%
Hispanic	19	24	26.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	322	287	10.9%
Two or More Races	100	119	19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.3%	44.5%	0.8%

Schools Near Sequoyah 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 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Sequoyah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16441 South 4180 Road	Claremore	74017	Rogers County	Sequoyah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 341-6111	627	34	18.4	44.5%	287 (45.8%)	4 (0.6%)	24 (3.8%)	9 (1.4%)	182 (29.0%)	2 (0.3%)	119 (19.0%)	41.7	163^rd of 276 public elementary schools	40.9%		43.8	180^th of 323 public elementary schools	44.3%	17	34.0	39.0		41.0	31.0	38.0		51.0		$8,242
Roosa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 North Sioux Avenue	Claremore	74017	Rogers County	Claremore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 923-4206	412	29	14.4	55.1%	181 (43.9%)	5 (1.2%)	55 (13.3%)	10 (2.4%)	93 (22.6%)	1 (0.2%)	66 (16.0%)	74.1	47^th of 276 public elementary schools	83.0%		62.6	93^rd of 323 public elementary schools	71.2%	46				49.0		46.0		62.0		$10,737
Justus-Tiawah Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	14902 East School Road	Claremore	74019	Rogers County	Justus-Tiawah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 341-3626	534	34	15.9	32.2%	259 (48.5%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (7.3%)	3 (0.6%)	85 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	147 (27.5%)	42.9	158^th of 276 public elementary schools	42.8%		45.3	170^th of 323 public elementary schools	47.4%	12			43.0	36.0	34.0	39.0	25.0		43.0	$9,357
Foyil Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1700 East 4th Street	Foyil	74031	Rogers County	Foyil	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 342-3310	227	19	12.0	80.2%	101 (44.5%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (9.3%)	3 (1.3%)	73 (32.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (12.3%)								(n/a)					45.0					$11,778
Claremont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	318 East Seventh Street	Claremore	74017	Rogers County	Claremore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 923-4202	393	29	13.7	66.4%	172 (43.8%)	3 (0.8%)	59 (15.0%)	3 (0.8%)	85 (21.6%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (18.1%)								(n/a)					35.0					$12,967
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 Holly Road	Claremore	74017	Rogers County	Claremore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 923-4201	557	39	14.3	56.0%	250 (44.9%)	5 (0.9%)	73 (13.1%)	6 (1.1%)	120 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (18.5%)	29.2	215^th of 276 public elementary schools	22.1%					(n/a)	35.0			34.0	33.0	32.0		43.0		$10,436
Catalayah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2700 King Rd	Claremore	74019	Rogers County	Claremore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 923-4307	490	27	17.9	59.0%	220 (44.9%)	5 (1.0%)	64 (13.1%)	15 (3.1%)	109 (22.2%)	1 (0.2%)	76 (15.5%)	32.5	202^nd of 276 public elementary schools	26.8%		28.2	255^th of 323 public elementary schools	21.1%	53		32.0		37.0	35.0	41.0		32.0		$9,785
Osage Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	7960 West 490	Pryor	74361	Mayes County	Osage	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 825-2550	118	10	11.9	59.3%	55 (46.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.3%)	1 (0.8%)	32 (27.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (16.1%)								(n/a)										$13,753
Oologah-Talala Lower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	10700 South Hwy 169	Oologah	74053	Rogers County	Oologah-Talala	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 443-6000	484	26	18.8	41.5%	281 (58.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.3%)	66 (13.6%)	1 (0.2%)	117 (24.2%)								(n/a)										$12,546
Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	10700 South Hwy 169	Oologah	74053	Rogers County	Oologah-Talala	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 443-6000	352	22	15.9	50.6%	184 (52.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.0%)	17 (4.8%)	68 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (21.3%)	41.5	165^th of 276 public elementary schools	40.2%		40.7	197^th of 323 public elementary schools	39.0%	32		37.0		37.0	44.0	40.0		37.0		$14,169

Frequently Asked Questions about Sequoyah Elementary School

Is Sequoyah Elementary School a good school?

Sequoyah Elementary School ranks 163^rd of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Sequoyah Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Sequoyah Middle School
High : Sequoyah High School

How many students attend Sequoyah Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 627 students attended Sequoyah Elementary School.

What district is Sequoyah Elementary School in?

Sequoyah

What is the racial makeup of Sequoyah Elementary School?

Students at Sequoyah Elementary School are 46% White, 29% American Indian, 19% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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