Blackwell Elementary School

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Blackwell Elementary School ranks 232 nd of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Blackwell Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Blackwell, Oklahoma, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 512 students. The school is part of the Blackwell School District, which is ranked 167 out of 342 districts in Oklahoma and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Blackwell Elementary School has consistently performed better than the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across grades 3-5 over the past few years. In 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rates were 67% for 3rd grade, 48% for 4th grade, and 50% for 5th grade, compared to the state averages of 51%, 47%, and 46%, respectively. Similarly, the school's Mathematics proficiency rates were 61% for 3rd grade, 38% for 4th grade, and 45% for 5th grade, compared to the state averages of 38%, 40%, and 37%, respectively. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 38% in 2023-2024 was also higher than the state average of 34%.

Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 83.98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year, Blackwell Elementary School has been able to achieve strong academic results for this student group, ranking 36 out of 506 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2020-2021. Compared to the nearby Ponca City schools, Blackwell Elementary School has generally performed better academically, particularly in ELA and Mathematics proficiency, and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.6, which may contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2105 West Ferguson Avenue
Blackwell, OK 74631-4631

(580) 363-0118

District: Blackwell

SchoolDigger Rank:
232^nd of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,663

Students who attend Blackwell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Blackwell Middle School
High:	Blackwell High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 512

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.6%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Two or more races:

12.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blackwell Elementary School ranks worse than 59.6% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Blackwell Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (64.6%), Hispanic (12.9%), two or more races (12.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blackwell Elementary School is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare Blackwell Elementary School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blackwell Elementary School is $9,663.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Blackwell Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Blackwell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2010	75.69	151^st	845	82.1%
2011	69.98	213^th	846	74.8%
2015	62.39	353^rd	957	63.1%
2016	38.86	335^th	498	32.7%
2017	32.44	305^th	407	25.1%
2018	50.01	194^th	406	52.2%
2019	54.37	160^th	411	61.1%
2021	72.40	118^th	646	81.7%
2022	50.56	141^st	323	56.3%
2023	49.34	130^th	276	52.9%
2024	42.24	232^nd	389	40.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	81.75	36^th	506	92.9%

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Rank History for White students at Blackwell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.04	131^st	403	67.5%

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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 Blackwell Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	344	5	1	56	203	n/a	n/a	609
2011	344	2	1	48	150	0	0	545
2012	324	6	2	57	125	0	0	514
2013	332	6	3	53	93	0	12	499
2014	301	5	1	58	102	0	11	478
2015	454	12	4	66	107	0	8	651
2016	470	10	7	65	102	0	8	662
2017	458	6	2	77	93	0	1	637
2018	477	11	1	71	83	1	1	645
2019	465	9	3	69	80	1	1	628
2020	420	7	3	57	64	0	11	562
2021	371	6	3	51	52	0	38	521
2022	363	4	4	74	50	0	45	540
2023	343	4	5	73	43	0	63	531
2024	331	5	4	66	40	0	66	512

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 Blackwell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	609	35.7	17.0	72.6
2011	545	35.9	15.1	78
2012	514	32.9	15.6	79.8
2013	499	33.9	14.7	81.2
2014	478	34.5	13.8	79.3
2015	651	39.0	16.6	76.8
2016	662	38.0	17.4	76.6
2017	637	36.2	17.5	71.7
2018	645	37.3	17.2	76.4
2019	628	38.0	16.5	76.8
2020	562	38.5	14.5	77.9
2021	521	38.1	13.6	80.8
2022	540	36.9	14.6	83.9
2023	531	32.0	16.5	84.9
2024	512	35.0	14.6	84

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 Blackwell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	609	35.7	17.0	72.6
2011	545	35.9	15.1	78
2012	514	32.9	15.6	79.8
2013	499	33.9	14.7	81.2
2014	478	34.5	13.8	79.3
2015	651	39.0	16.6	76.8
2016	662	38.0	17.4	76.6
2017	637	36.2	17.5	71.7
2018	645	37.3	17.2	76.4
2019	628	38.0	16.5	76.8
2020	562	38.5	14.5	77.9
2021	521	38.1	13.6	80.8
2022	540	36.9	14.6	83.9
2023	531	32.0	16.5	84.9
2024	512	35.0	14.6	84

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 Blackwell Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,553
2020	$8,773
2021	$9,539
2022	$9,024
2023	$9,663

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blackwell Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 160^th of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 130^th of 276 Elementary schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Blackwell Elementary School)	46	37	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Blackwell)	46	37	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	39	29	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blackwell Elementary School)	63	46	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blackwell)	63	46	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Blackwell Elementary School)	36	39	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Blackwell)	36	39	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	30	23	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blackwell Elementary School)	59	53	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blackwell)	59	53	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Blackwell Elementary School)	43	36	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Blackwell)	43	36	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	35	28	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blackwell Elementary School)	37	38	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blackwell)	37	38	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	30	27	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	628	531	15.4%
African American	9	4	55.6%
American Indian	80	43	46.3%
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	69	73	5.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	465	343	26.2%
Two or More Races	1	63	6200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.8%	84.9%	8.2%

Schools Near Blackwell 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
Blackwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2105 West Ferguson Avenue	Blackwell	74631	Kay County	Blackwell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 363-0118	512	35	14.6	84.0%	331 (64.6%)	5 (1.0%)	66 (12.9%)	4 (0.8%)	40 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (12.9%)	42.2	232^nd of 389 public elementary schools	40.4%		49.3	130^th of 276 public elementary schools	52.9%	102	67.0	48.0	50.0	61.0	38.0	45.0	38.0	$9,663
Tonkawa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 North Public	Tonkawa	74653	Kay County	Tonkawa	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 628-2592	414	28	14.6	74.9%	214 (51.7%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (8.9%)	1 (0.2%)	92 (22.2%)	2 (0.5%)	67 (16.2%)	49.3	192^nd of 389 public elementary schools	50.6%		23.3	241^st of 276 public elementary schools	12.7%	49	62.0			49.0	29.0	50.0	59.0	$7,539
Peckham Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	7175 West School Street	Newkirk	74647	Kay County	Peckham	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 362-2633	124	10	12.2	84.7%	79 (63.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.1%)								(n/a)								$16,603
Deer Creek-Lamont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1643 Main Street	Deer Creek	74636	Grant County	Deer Creek-Lamont	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 267-3241	87	11	8.0	65.5%	81 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)								(n/a)								$21,198
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	1501 West Grand Avenue	Ponca City	74601	Kay County	Ponca City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 767-8050	357	21	16.9	95.8%	125 (35.0%)	11 (3.1%)	72 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (25.5%)	21 (5.9%)	37 (10.4%)								(n/a)						37.0		$10,021
Union Elementary School	Public	K-5	2617 North Union	Ponca City	74601	Kay County	Ponca City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 767-8035	284	16	17.6	87.7%	147 (51.8%)	5 (1.8%)	35 (12.3%)	3 (1.1%)	43 (15.1%)	14 (4.9%)	37 (13.0%)								(n/a)			52.0		47.0			$12,305
Liberty Elementary School	Public	K-5	505 West Liberty	Ponca City	74601	Kay County	Ponca City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 767-8040	239	17	14.2	96.7%	122 (51.0%)	15 (6.3%)	29 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.5%)	11 (4.6%)	37 (15.5%)								(n/a)			36.0	35.0				$9,428
Washington Pre Kg Center	Public	PK	1615 N 7th	Ponca City	74601	Kay County	Ponca City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 767-8080	228	11	20.5	84.6%	121 (53.1%)	11 (4.8%)	35 (15.4%)	2 (0.9%)	26 (11.4%)	3 (1.3%)	30 (13.2%)								(n/a)								$8,848
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	K-5	815 East Highland Avenue	Ponca City	74601	Kay County	Ponca City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 767-8060	263	14	19.2	89.4%	152 (57.8%)	3 (1.1%)	29 (11.0%)	4 (1.5%)	30 (11.4%)	13 (4.9%)	32 (12.2%)	39.6	258^th of 389 public elementary schools	33.7%					(n/a)		32.0	53.0		38.0	71.0		$9,262
Kildare Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	1265 Church Street	Ponca City	74604	Kay County	Kildare	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 362-2811	110	10	10.6	79.1%	67 (60.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (14.5%)	4 (3.6%)	10 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (11.8%)								(n/a)								$20,789

Frequently Asked Questions about Blackwell Elementary School

Is Blackwell Elementary School a good school?

Blackwell Elementary School ranks 232^nd of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Blackwell Elementary School in?

Blackwell

What schools do graduates of Blackwell Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Blackwell Middle School
High : Blackwell High School

How many students attend Blackwell Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 512 students attended Blackwell Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Blackwell Elementary School?

Students at Blackwell Elementary School are 65% White, 13% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 8% American Indian.

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