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Tonkawa Elementary School

Summary:

Tonkawa Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, with a student population of 462. The school is part of the Tonkawa School District, which is ranked 206 out of 295 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tonkawa Elementary has a higher percentage of Native American students (23.38%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Woodlands Elementary School and E. M. Trout Elementary School. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the state average and the surrounding schools. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 32% compared to the state average of 29%, and its 5th grade Math proficiency rate was 31% compared to the state average of 27%. Additionally, Tonkawa Elementary has a high percentage of students (67.32% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the surrounding schools.

The variability in Tonkawa Elementary's statewide ranking, ranging from 61st out of 406 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2017-2018 (4 stars) to 241st out of 276 in 2022-2023 (1 star), suggests the school has faced ongoing challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance. This is in contrast to the more consistent rankings of nearby schools like Union Elementary School and Garfield Elementary School. Addressing the unique needs of Tonkawa Elementary's diverse student population and the socioeconomic challenges they face could be key to improving the school's academic outcomes and overall performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 501 North Public
       Tonkawa, OK  74653-4653

(580) 628-2592

District: Tonkawa

SchoolDigger Rank:
241st of 276 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,539 Help


Students who attend Tonkawa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Tonkawa Middle School
High:    Tonkawa High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  462

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.0%
American Indian:
23.4%
Two or more races:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tonkawa Elementary School ranks worse than 87.3% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53%), American Indian (23.4%), two or more races (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tonkawa Elementary School is 15.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tonkawa Elementary School is $7,539.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Tonkawa:

SchoolDigger ranks Tonkawa 206th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tonkawa Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Tonkawa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 55.43 391st 840 53.5%
2010 68.48 241st 845 71.5%
2011 57.40 399th 846 52.8%
2015 72.87 218th 957 77.2%
2017 62.73 135th 407 66.8%
2018 74.73 61st 406 85.0%
2019 53.26 164th 411 60.1%
2021 40.65 394th 646 39.0%
2022 45.03 171st 323 47.1%
2023 23.28 241st 276 12.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tonkawa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.41 302nd 506 40.3%
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Rank History for White students at Tonkawa Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.80 319th 403 20.8%
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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 Tonkawa Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 135 1 0 1 28 n/a n/a 0 165
1989 334 0 0 0 64 n/a n/a 0 398
1990 325 0 0 0 67 n/a n/a 0 392
1991 324 1 2 2 71 n/a n/a 0 400
1992 321 2 1 4 76 n/a n/a 0 404
1993 336 4 1 11 86 n/a n/a 0 438
1994 312 2 2 15 79 n/a n/a 0 410
1995 318 2 0 28 64 n/a n/a 0 412
1996 318 2 0 28 64 n/a n/a 0 412
1997 261 1 0 36 68 n/a n/a 0 366
1998 281 3 0 39 66 n/a n/a 0 389
1999 305 2 0 29 82 n/a n/a 0 418
2000 303 2 0 34 76 n/a n/a 0 415
2001 283 2 0 36 71 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 320 2 0 34 78 n/a n/a 0 434
2003 320 2 0 34 78 n/a n/a 0 434
2004 283 8 0 37 84 n/a n/a 0 412
2005 289 3 0 46 84 n/a n/a 0 422
2006 266 1 0 43 89 n/a n/a 0 399
2007 270 1 0 34 93 n/a n/a 0 398
2008 273 1 0 42 93 n/a n/a 0 409
2009 280 3 0 36 89 n/a n/a 0 408
2010 234 9 0 32 109 n/a n/a 0 384
2011 227 8 0 34 106 0 0 0 375
2012 213 8 0 34 104 0 12 0 371
2013 213 4 0 33 90 0 13 0 353
2014 206 7 0 43 95 0 11 0 362
2015 201 5 0 43 96 1 21 0 367
2016 207 3 0 42 90 0 26 0 368
2017 222 1 0 45 106 0 26 0 400
2018 241 2 0 47 107 0 36 0 433
2019 245 7 1 53 114 0 33 0 453
2020 241 2 1 54 110 0 35 0 443
2021 241 2 2 44 105 2 36 0 432
2022 250 1 0 52 116 2 37 0 458
2023 245 1 0 52 108 2 54 0 462

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 Tonkawa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 165 6.6 25.0 n/a
1989 398 20.0 19.9 n/a
1990 392 20.0 19.6 n/a
1991 400 22.3 17.9 n/a
1992 404 23.3 17.3 27.5
1993 438 25.3 17.3 31.3
1994 410 24.0 17.1 37.3
1995 412 24.2 17.0 44.4
1996 412 24.2 17.0 44.4
1997 366 23.2 15.8 48.4
1998 389 24.2 16.1 45.5
1999 418 26.7 15.7 43.8
2000 415 22.6 18.4 48.2
2001 392 22.9 17.1 64.5
2002 434 22.0 19.7 62.7
2003 434 22.0 19.7 62.7
2004 412 20.6 20.0 68
2005 422 24.2 17.4 68.5
2006 399 22.4 17.8 67.4
2007 398 23.3 17.1 66.6
2008 409 24.0 17.0 66.7
2009 408 24.1 16.9 67.9
2010 384 23.7 16.2 69.3
2011 375 22.4 16.7 70.1
2012 371 24.2 15.3 69
2013 353 25.4 13.8 66.9
2014 362 25.4 14.2 74
2015 367 22.0 16.6 66.5
2016 368 24.0 15.3 67.7
2017 400 21.8 18.3 73.3
2018 433 23.9 18.0 67.7
2019 453 25.2 17.9 66
2020 443 27.4 16.1 64.1
2021 432 26.8 16.0 63.7
2022 458 28.5 16.0 64.6
2023 462 30.1 15.3 67.3

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 Tonkawa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 165 6.6 25.0 n/a
1989 398 20.0 19.9 n/a
1990 392 20.0 19.6 n/a
1991 400 22.3 17.9 n/a
1992 404 23.3 17.3 27.5
1993 438 25.3 17.3 31.3
1994 410 24.0 17.1 37.3
1995 412 24.2 17.0 44.4
1996 412 24.2 17.0 44.4
1997 366 23.2 15.8 48.4
1998 389 24.2 16.1 45.5
1999 418 26.7 15.7 43.8
2000 415 22.6 18.4 48.2
2001 392 22.9 17.1 64.5
2002 434 22.0 19.7 62.7
2003 434 22.0 19.7 62.7
2004 412 20.6 20.0 68
2005 422 24.2 17.4 68.5
2006 399 22.4 17.8 67.4
2007 398 23.3 17.1 66.6
2008 409 24.0 17.0 66.7
2009 408 24.1 16.9 67.9
2010 384 23.7 16.2 69.3
2011 375 22.4 16.7 70.1
2012 371 24.2 15.3 69
2013 353 25.4 13.8 66.9
2014 362 25.4 14.2 74
2015 367 22.0 16.6 66.5
2016 368 24.0 15.3 67.7
2017 400 21.8 18.3 73.3
2018 433 23.9 18.0 67.7
2019 453 25.2 17.9 66
2020 443 27.4 16.1 64.1
2021 432 26.8 16.0 63.7
2022 458 28.5 16.0 64.6
2023 462 30.1 15.3 67.3

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 Tonkawa Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,739
2020 $7,437
2021 $9,628
2022 $7,674
2023 $7,539

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tonkawa 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 164th of 411 Elementary schoolsRanks 241st of 276 Elementary schools
 47.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Tonkawa Elementary School)4532
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Tonkawa)4532
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3929
 10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tonkawa Elementary School)5630
 26%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tonkawa)5630
 26%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)4334
 9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tonkawa Elementary School)5531
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tonkawa)5531
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3835
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Tonkawa Elementary School)3328
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts I (Tonkawa)3328
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3528
 7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tonkawa Elementary School)4631
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tonkawa)4631
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3027
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students453462
 2%
African American71
 85.7%
American Indian114108
 5.3%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic5352
 1.9%
Pacific Islander02
White245245
Two or More Races3354
 63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66%67.3%
 1.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tonkawa Elementary School

Tonkawa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.7% of Oklahoma elementary schools.

Students at Tonkawa Elementary School are 53% White, 23% American Indian, 12% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic.

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

Middle : Tonkawa Middle School
High : Tonkawa High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 462 students attended Tonkawa Elementary School.


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