Peters Elementary School

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Peters Elementary School ranks 162 nd of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Peters Elementary School is a public elementary school in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, serving 422 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Union school district, which is ranked 255 out of 342 districts in the state.

Peters Elementary consistently outperforms the Union district and the state of Oklahoma in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In 2023-2024, the school had 66% of 3rd graders, 59% of 4th graders, and 68% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 46%, 42%, and 44% for the Union district, respectively. In Mathematics, Peters Elementary had 46% of 3rd graders, 42% of 4th graders, and 53% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to 33%, 33%, and 32% for the Union district. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 45% was also significantly higher than the Union district's 25% and the state's 34%.

Despite having a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (63.03% free/reduced lunch) compared to nearby Broken Arrow district schools, Peters Elementary is able to maintain higher academic performance. For example, in 2023-2024, Peters Elementary had 65% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 48%, 39%, and 55% at the nearby Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Grove Elementary, and Marshall T. Moore Elementary, respectively. This suggests the school is effectively supporting its students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2900 West College Street
Broken Arrow, OK 74012-4012

(918) 357-4338

District: Union

SchoolDigger Rank:
162^nd of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,468

Students who attend Peters Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Union 6th-7th Grade Center
	Union 8th Grade Center
High:	Union High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 422

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.7%

Hispanic:

19.2%

Two or more races:

14.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Peters Elementary School ranks better than 58.4% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks 4^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Union School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.28. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Peters Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.7%), Hispanic (19.2%), two or more races (14.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peters Elementary School is 17.2. 11 elementary schools in the Union School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Peters Elementary School employs 24.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peters Elementary School is $10,468. 10 elementary schools in the Union School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Union:

SchoolDigger ranks Union 115^th of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Peters Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Peters Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	72.81	172^nd	840	79.5%
2010	56.58	387^th	845	54.2%
2011	68.66	233^rd	846	72.5%
2015	74.97	190^th	957	80.1%
2016	66.09	154^th	498	69.1%
2017	54.52	176^th	407	56.8%
2018	55.97	155^th	406	61.8%
2019	63.18	116^th	411	71.8%
2021	44.04	363^rd	646	43.8%
2022	34.71	226^th	323	30.0%
2023	35.23	188^th	276	31.9%
2024	55.28	162^nd	389	58.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	62.14	158^th	506	68.8%

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Rank History for White students at Peters Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.15	169^th	403	58.1%

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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 Peters Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	603	6	3	4	8	n/a	n/a	624
1989	589	7	5	10	10	n/a	n/a	621
1990	568	7	7	13	7	n/a	n/a	602
1991	563	12	7	15	8	n/a	n/a	605
1992	569	11	12	12	10	n/a	n/a	614
1993	572	10	11	12	15	n/a	n/a	620
1994	534	13	6	14	18	n/a	n/a	585
1995	484	14	6	14	13	n/a	n/a	531
1996	484	14	6	14	13	n/a	n/a	531
1997	532	18	10	9	14	n/a	n/a	583
1998	543	25	17	13	23	n/a	n/a	621
1999	523	20	19	15	41	n/a	n/a	618
2000	537	23	25	15	33	n/a	n/a	633
2001	508	21	21	21	34	n/a	n/a	605
2002	531	27	22	32	47	n/a	n/a	659
2003	531	27	22	32	47	n/a	n/a	659
2004	450	25	21	22	59	n/a	n/a	577
2005	440	36	28	22	76	n/a	n/a	602
2006	437	38	33	26	81	n/a	n/a	615
2007	390	40	35	39	80	n/a	n/a	584
2008	387	49	35	36	80	n/a	n/a	587
2009	391	48	33	36	66	n/a	n/a	574
2010	380	45	42	35	65	n/a	n/a	567
2011	345	34	31	46	51	1	35	543
2012	325	35	32	54	28	1	51	526
2013	313	34	34	57	28	0	46	512
2014	305	27	35	58	32	0	43	500
2015	280	41	29	84	34	1	59	528
2016	267	47	27	82	23	0	50	496
2017	259	30	23	73	21	1	48	455
2018	259	30	22	76	22	0	54	463
2019	244	35	19	66	22	0	55	441
2020	205	34	21	64	33	0	63	420
2021	166	28	22	69	23	0	40	348
2022	181	47	25	78	26	0	44	401
2023	191	44	25	88	25	0	61	434
2024	176	43	30	81	29	0	63	422

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 Peters Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	624	32.8	19.0	n/a
1989	621	32.5	19.1	n/a
1990	602	34.0	17.7	n/a
1991	605	34.2	17.6	n/a
1992	614	33.7	18.2	2.9
1993	620	35.3	17.6	n/a
1994	585	33.5	17.5	2.9
1995	531	31.1	17.1	3.6
1996	531	31.1	17.1	3.6
1997	583	35.9	16.2	4.5
1998	621	37.0	16.8	4.2
1999	618	36.5	16.9	5.3
2000	633	37.7	16.8	4.3
2001	605	36.1	16.8	3.6
2002	659	33.5	19.7	10
2003	659	33.5	19.7	10
2004	577	28.3	20.4	13.7
2005	602	30.0	20.1	18.1
2006	615	30.9	19.9	22.6
2007	584	33.0	17.7	27.2
2008	587	31.8	18.5	28.1
2009	574	34.0	16.9	28
2010	567	32.5	17.4	35.6
2011	543	30.9	17.5	37.2
2012	526	31.2	16.8	44.3
2013	512	30.6	16.7	46.9
2014	500	28.3	17.6	51.6
2015	528	31.0	17.0	57
2016	496	30.0	16.5	57.5
2017	455	26.4	17.2	55.6
2018	463	27.7	16.6	43
2019	441	27.9	15.8	48.8
2020	420	24.8	16.9	51
2021	348	22.8	15.2	46
2022	401	23.4	17.1	45.9
2023	434	24.7	17.5	53.2
2024	422	24.5	17.2	63

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 Peters Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	624	32.8	19.0	n/a
1989	621	32.5	19.1	n/a
1990	602	34.0	17.7	n/a
1991	605	34.2	17.6	n/a
1992	614	33.7	18.2	2.9
1993	620	35.3	17.6	n/a
1994	585	33.5	17.5	2.9
1995	531	31.1	17.1	3.6
1996	531	31.1	17.1	3.6
1997	583	35.9	16.2	4.5
1998	621	37.0	16.8	4.2
1999	618	36.5	16.9	5.3
2000	633	37.7	16.8	4.3
2001	605	36.1	16.8	3.6
2002	659	33.5	19.7	10
2003	659	33.5	19.7	10
2004	577	28.3	20.4	13.7
2005	602	30.0	20.1	18.1
2006	615	30.9	19.9	22.6
2007	584	33.0	17.7	27.2
2008	587	31.8	18.5	28.1
2009	574	34.0	16.9	28
2010	567	32.5	17.4	35.6
2011	543	30.9	17.5	37.2
2012	526	31.2	16.8	44.3
2013	512	30.6	16.7	46.9
2014	500	28.3	17.6	51.6
2015	528	31.0	17.0	57
2016	496	30.0	16.5	57.5
2017	455	26.4	17.2	55.6
2018	463	27.7	16.6	43
2019	441	27.9	15.8	48.8
2020	420	24.8	16.9	51
2021	348	22.8	15.2	46
2022	401	23.4	17.1	45.9
2023	434	24.7	17.5	53.2
2024	422	24.5	17.2	63

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 Peters Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,150
2020	$8,699
2021	$10,306
2022	$9,947
2023	$10,468

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Peters Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 116^th of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 188^th of 276 Elementary schools	39.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Peters Elementary School)	51	30	21%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Union)	32	23	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	39	29	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Peters Elementary School)	51	31	20%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Union)	37	26	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Peters Elementary School)	40	31	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Union)	34	27	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Peters Elementary School)	55	35	20%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Union)	32	25	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	35	27	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Peters Elementary School)	61	41	20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Union)	29	23	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	30	27	3%
5th Grade Science (Peters Elementary School)	54	45	9%
5th Grade Science (Union)	30	25	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	441	434	1.6%
African American	35	44	25.7%
American Indian	22	25	13.6%
Asian	19	25	31.6%
Hispanic	66	88	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	244	191	21.7%
Two or More Races	55	61	10.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.8%	53.2%	4.5%

Schools Near Peters Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)			OSTP Mathematics (2024)			OSTP Science (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	Total
Peters Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 West College Street	Broken Arrow	74012	Tulsa County	Union	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 357-4338	422	25	17.2	63.0%	176 (41.7%)	43 (10.2%)	81 (19.2%)	30 (7.1%)	29 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (14.9%)	55.3	162^nd of 389 public elementary schools	58.4%		35.2	188^th of 276 public elementary schools	31.9%	26	66.0	59.0	68.0	46.0	42.0	53.0	45.0	$10,468
Marshall T. Moore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	800 North Butternut Place	Broken Arrow	74012	Tulsa County	Union	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 357-4337	489	31	16.0	65.0%	167 (34.2%)	48 (9.8%)	153 (31.3%)	62 (12.7%)	17 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (8.4%)	37	271^st of 389 public elementary schools	30.3%		26.8	227^th of 276 public elementary schools	17.8%	44	55.0	58.0	55.0	33.0	46.0	26.0		$10,702
Andersen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 South Willow Street	Broken Arrow	74012	Tulsa County	Union	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 357-4328	385	27	14.4	60.5%	168 (43.6%)	40 (10.4%)	76 (19.7%)	51 (13.2%)	18 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.3%)	70.9	96^th of 389 public elementary schools	75.3%		68.9	67^th of 276 public elementary schools	75.7%	29	65.0		62.0	46.0	73.0	60.0		$11,981
McAuliffe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6515 South Garnett Road	Broken Arrow	74012	Tulsa County	Union	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 357-4336	499	31	16.1	96.2%	50 (10.0%)	62 (12.4%)	339 (67.9%)	12 (2.4%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.2%)								(n/a)		19.0	21.0					$11,930
Arrowhead Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	915 West Norman Avenue	Broken Arrow	74012	Tulsa County	Broken Arrow	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 259-4390	423	25	16.9	74.9%	163 (38.5%)	55 (13.0%)	91 (21.5%)	15 (3.5%)	29 (6.9%)	1 (0.2%)	69 (16.3%)	16.2	355^th of 389 public elementary schools	8.7%					(n/a)	51.0	40.0	35.0	42.0	31.0	19.0	31.0	$9,910
Lynn Wood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 West Quincy Avenue	Broken Arrow	74012	Tulsa County	Broken Arrow	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 259-4430	429	27	15.9	73.2%	189 (44.1%)	15 (3.5%)	79 (18.4%)	8 (1.9%)	31 (7.2%)	3 (0.7%)	104 (24.2%)	32.7	294^th of 389 public elementary schools	24.4%		33.5	198^th of 276 public elementary schools	28.3%	96	55.0	46.0	57.0	35.0	38.0	44.0		$8,872
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8418 South 107th East Avenue	Tulsa	74133	Tulsa County	Union	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 357-4321	576	33	17.6	88.4%	101 (17.5%)	193 (33.5%)	123 (21.4%)	52 (9.0%)	17 (3.0%)	6 (1.0%)	84 (14.6%)	16.8	351^st of 389 public elementary schools	9.8%		12.4	269^th of 276 public elementary schools	2.5%	82	48.0	37.0	42.0	35.0	30.0	40.0		$10,161
Rhoades Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	320 East Midway Street	Broken Arrow	74012	Tulsa County	Broken Arrow	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 259-4440	403	25	15.9	70.7%	191 (47.4%)	28 (6.9%)	79 (19.6%)	4 (1.0%)	29 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (17.9%)	25.8	316^th of 389 public elementary schools	18.8%					(n/a)	57.0		38.0	34.0				$10,086
Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10202 East 62nd Street	Tulsa	74133	Tulsa County	Union	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 357-4334	558	36	15.6	89.4%	103 (18.5%)	110 (19.7%)	226 (40.5%)	34 (6.1%)	19 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	65 (11.6%)	16.4	353^rd of 389 public elementary schools	9.3%					(n/a)	39.0		56.0	26.0	14.0			$12,073
Vandever Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 South Lions Avenue	Broken Arrow	74012	Tulsa County	Broken Arrow	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 259-4490	453	26	17.3	66.7%	198 (43.7%)	34 (7.5%)	71 (15.7%)	28 (6.2%)	31 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (20.1%)	22	333^rd of 389 public elementary schools	14.4%		37.6	180^th of 276 public elementary schools	34.8%	153	51.0	45.0	46.0	35.0	37.0	30.0		$9,548

Frequently Asked Questions about Peters Elementary School

How many students attend Peters Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 422 students attended Peters Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Peters Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Union 6th-7th Grade Center
Middle : Union 8th Grade Center
High : Union High School

What is the racial makeup of Peters Elementary School?

Students at Peters Elementary School are 42% White, 19% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 10% African American, 7% Asian, 7% American Indian.

Is Peters Elementary School a good school?

Peters Elementary School ranks 162^nd of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Peters Elementary School in?

Union

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