Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School

Q: Is Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School a good school?

Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School ranks 253 rd of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Oologah, Oklahoma, with 367 students. The school is part of the Oologah-Talala school district, which is ranked 187 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School has generally performed better than the state average on OSTP (Oklahoma School Testing Program) assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 52% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 51%. In Math, the school had 64% of 4th graders proficient or better, compared to the state average of 40%. However, the school's performance and ranking have fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 34th out of 498 schools (5-star rating) in 2015-2016 to a low of 271st out of 646 schools (3-star rating) in 2020-2021.

Compared to nearby schools, Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School generally performs better than Collinsville Upper Elementary School on OSTP assessments, particularly in Mathematics. However, Roosa Elementary School in Claremore outperforms Oologah-Talala in both ELA and Math. Despite spending less per student than some nearby schools, Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School has managed to achieve higher test scores in several areas, suggesting the school may be using its resources effectively.

Detail:

Public 3-5

10700 South Hwy 169
Oologah, OK 74053-4053

(918) 443-6000

District: Oologah-Talala

SchoolDigger Rank:
253^rd of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,169

Students who attend Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Oologah-Talala Middle School
High:	Oologah-Talala High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 367

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.5%

Two or more races:

20.2%

American Indian:

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School ranks worse than 65% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.35. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.5%), two or more races (20.2%), American Indian (12.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School is 16.7. (See more...)

Compare Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School employs 21.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School is $14,169.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Oologah-Talala:

SchoolDigger ranks Oologah-Talala 116^th of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	55.16	394^th	840	53.1%
2010	62.27	318^th	845	62.4%
2011	73.49	174^th	846	79.4%
2015	76.65	175^th	957	81.7%
2016	84.57	34^th	498	93.2%
2017	79.71	56^th	407	86.2%
2018	46.80	215^th	406	47.0%
2019	46.54	214^th	411	47.9%
2021	53.02	271^st	646	58.0%
2022	40.68	197^th	323	39.0%
2023	41.45	165^th	276	40.2%
2024	40.35	253^rd	389	35.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.87	37^th	51	27.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	49.68	259^th	506	48.8%

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Rank History for Native American students at Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.07	35^th	79	55.7%

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Rank History for White students at Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.15	260^th	403	35.5%

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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 Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	248	3	3	2	115	n/a	n/a	371
2003	248	3	3	2	115	n/a	n/a	371
2004	240	3	3	3	110	n/a	n/a	359
2005	246	3	2	6	115	n/a	n/a	372
2006	239	2	0	7	133	n/a	n/a	381
2007	252	2	2	9	144	n/a	n/a	409
2008	235	2	9	6	150	n/a	n/a	402
2009	232	1	17	7	135	n/a	n/a	392
2010	235	2	18	8	116	n/a	n/a	379
2011	213	1	18	13	49	0	75	369
2012	215	1	14	9	112	0	33	384
2013	230	2	11	12	101	0	25	381
2014	225	2	13	8	96	0	22	366
2015	201	1	16	12	96	2	18	346
2016	215	1	16	14	94	3	24	367
2017	210	1	17	18	98	3	39	386
2018	210	2	19	18	80	2	47	378
2019	212	2	19	20	81	1	56	391
2020	214	2	15	11	68	0	65	375
2021	194	1	17	4	73	0	78	367
2022	191	1	18	5	75	0	74	364
2023	184	1	17	7	68	0	75	352
2024	211	0	20	15	47	0	74	367

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 Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	371	21.3	17.4	34.2
2003	371	21.3	17.4	34.2
2004	359	22.0	16.3	33.7
2005	372	25.9	14.4	32.3
2006	381	24.0	15.9	36
2007	409	26.0	15.7	37.2
2008	402	26.5	15.2	40.8
2009	392	26.5	14.8	39
2010	379	27.3	13.8	48.5
2011	369	25.4	14.5	48.5
2012	384	22.3	17.2	48.2
2013	381	23.2	16.4	44.1
2014	366	23.5	15.5	43.7
2015	346	21.0	16.4	44.2
2016	367	21.0	17.4	43.9
2017	386	20.6	18.6	43.8
2018	378	20.6	18.2	37.6
2019	391	21.4	18.2	46.3
2020	375	22.8	16.4	48.8
2021	367	22.6	16.1	43.9
2022	364	19.6	18.4	48.4
2023	352	22.1	15.9	50.6
2024	367	21.9	16.7	50.1

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 Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	371	21.3	17.4	34.2
2003	371	21.3	17.4	34.2
2004	359	22.0	16.3	33.7
2005	372	25.9	14.4	32.3
2006	381	24.0	15.9	36
2007	409	26.0	15.7	37.2
2008	402	26.5	15.2	40.8
2009	392	26.5	14.8	39
2010	379	27.3	13.8	48.5
2011	369	25.4	14.5	48.5
2012	384	22.3	17.2	48.2
2013	381	23.2	16.4	44.1
2014	366	23.5	15.5	43.7
2015	346	21.0	16.4	44.2
2016	367	21.0	17.4	43.9
2017	386	20.6	18.6	43.8
2018	378	20.6	18.2	37.6
2019	391	21.4	18.2	46.3
2020	375	22.8	16.4	48.8
2021	367	22.6	16.1	43.9
2022	364	19.6	18.4	48.4
2023	352	22.1	15.9	50.6
2024	367	21.9	16.7	50.1

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 Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$6,968
2020	$7,764
2021	$8,020
2022	$10,423
2023	$14,169

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 214^th of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 165^th of 276 Elementary schools	7.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School)	37	37
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oologah-Talala)	37	37
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School)	54	44	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oologah-Talala)	54	44	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School)	45	37	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oologah-Talala)	45	37	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	35	28	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School)	35	40	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oologah-Talala)	35	40	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	30	27	3%
5th Grade Science (Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School)	38	37	1%
5th Grade Science (Oologah-Talala)	38	37	1%
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	391	352	10%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	81	68	16%
Asian	19	17	10.5%
Hispanic	20	7	65%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	212	184	13.2%
Two or More Races	56	75	33.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.3%	50.6%	4.3%

Schools Near Oologah-Talala Upper 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
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	466	24	19.4	53.6%	261 (56.0%)	3 (0.6%)	21 (4.5%)	13 (2.8%)	65 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (22.1%)								(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	367	22	16.7	50.1%	211 (57.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.1%)	20 (5.4%)	47 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (20.2%)	40.3	253^rd of 389 public elementary schools	35.0%		41.5	165^th of 276 public elementary schools	40.2%	88	52.0	60.0	50.0	39.0	64.0	38.0	34.0	$14,169
Sequoyah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16441 South 4180 Road	Claremore	74017	Rogers County	Sequoyah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 341-6111	625	37	16.8	53.9%	284 (45.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.1%)	7 (1.1%)	199 (31.8%)	2 (0.3%)	101 (16.2%)	30.8	300^th of 389 public elementary schools	22.9%		41.7	163^rd of 276 public elementary schools	40.9%	137	53.0	44.0	49.0	43.0	39.0	43.0	41.0	$8,242
Foyil Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1700 East 4th Street	Foyil	74031	Rogers County	Foyil	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 342-3310	217	19	11.3	81.1%	95 (43.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.7%)	1 (0.5%)	69 (31.8%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (14.3%)								(n/a)							29.0	$11,778
Collinsville Ec Center	Public	PK-K	12936 North 129th East Avenue	Collinsville	74021	Tulsa County	Collinsville	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 371-6870	367	20	18.8	47.4%	177 (48.2%)	6 (1.6%)	36 (9.8%)	28 (7.6%)	44 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (20.7%)								(n/a)								$9,081
Herald Elementary School	Public	1-2	12918 North 129th E Ave	Collinsville	74021	Tulsa County	Collinsville	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 371-4173	471	33	14.4	52.4%	253 (53.7%)	3 (0.6%)	47 (10.0%)	21 (4.5%)	50 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (20.6%)								(n/a)								$8,337
Collinsville Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	12800 North 129th E Ave	Collinsville	74021	Tulsa County	Collinsville	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 371-2202	707	42	17.0	52.2%	358 (50.6%)	3 (0.4%)	76 (10.7%)	36 (5.1%)	79 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	155 (21.9%)	42	238^th of 389 public elementary schools	38.8%		34.4	194^th of 276 public elementary schools	29.7%	44	57.0	42.0	59.0	42.0	41.0	56.0	44.0	$7,567
Roosa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 North Sioux Avenue	Claremore	74017	Rogers County	Claremore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 923-4206	396	28	14.4	63.9%	181 (45.7%)	3 (0.8%)	50 (12.6%)	8 (2.0%)	92 (23.2%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (15.7%)	75.1	72^nd of 389 public elementary schools	81.5%		74.1	47^th of 276 public elementary schools	83.0%	25	76.0	66.0	63.0	55.0	66.0	50.0	59.0	$10,737
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 Holly Road	Claremore	74017	Rogers County	Claremore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 923-4201	515	39	13.2	68.2%	210 (40.8%)	4 (0.8%)	78 (15.1%)	4 (0.8%)	104 (20.2%)	1 (0.2%)	114 (22.1%)	39.9	256^th of 389 public elementary schools	34.2%		29.2	215^th of 276 public elementary schools	22.1%	41	53.0	59.0	49.0	50.0	41.0	41.0	41.0	$10,436
Lucille Ellingwood Morrow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12301 N 132nd E Ave	Collinsville	74021	Tulsa County	Owasso	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 928-4050	643	35	18.2	50.9%	295 (45.9%)	10 (1.6%)	127 (19.8%)	77 (12.0%)	26 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	108 (16.8%)	71.1	94^th of 389 public elementary schools	75.8%		63.2	85^th of 276 public elementary schools	69.2%	9	75.0	58.0	51.0	62.0	69.0	53.0		$8,843

Frequently Asked Questions about Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School

Is Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School a good school?

Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School ranks 253^rd of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oologah-Talala Middle School
High : Oologah-Talala High School

What is the racial makeup of Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School?

Students at Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School are 57% White, 20% Two or more races, 13% American Indian, 5% Asian, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 367 students attended Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School.

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