Tonkawa Elementary School

Q: Is Tonkawa Elementary School a good school?

Tonkawa Elementary School ranks 192 nd of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tonkawa Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 414 students in grades PK-5 in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, which is part of the Tonkawa School District. The school has shown mixed performance on state assessments, outperforming the state average in 3rd grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Science, but underperforming in 4th grade Mathematics and 5th grade Mathematics.

Tonkawa Elementary School faces some challenges, including a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.63% to 74.88% over the past few years. This indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's student-teacher ratio has improved in recent years, decreasing from 16 to 14.6, suggesting more individualized attention for students. However, the school's spending per student ($6,739 in 2018-2019) is lower than the nearby Ponca City schools, which ranged from $7,385 to $9,612 per student.

Compared to the Ponca City schools, Tonkawa Elementary School generally underperforms on state assessments, particularly in Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, Tonkawa's 4th grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 29% compared to 36-54% at the Ponca City schools. The school's ranking has also fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from 61st out of 406 schools in 2017-2018 to 394th out of 646 schools in 2020-2021, suggesting inconsistent academic performance. Addressing achievement gaps for specific student subgroups and continuing to improve the school's overall academic performance should be key priorities.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

501 North Public
Tonkawa, OK 74653-4653

(580) 628-2592

District: Tonkawa

SchoolDigger Rank:
192^nd of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,539

Students who attend Tonkawa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Tonkawa Middle School
High:	Tonkawa High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 414

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.7%

American Indian:

22.2%

Two or more races:

16.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tonkawa Elementary School ranks better than 50.6% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Tonkawa Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.7%), American Indian (22.2%), two or more races (16.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Tonkawa Elementary School employs 28.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tonkawa Elementary School is $7,539.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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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
2009	55.43	391^st	840	53.5%
2010	68.48	241^st	845	71.5%
2011	57.40	399^th	846	52.8%
2015	72.87	218^th	957	77.2%
2017	62.73	135^th	407	66.8%
2018	74.73	61^st	406	85.0%
2019	53.26	164^th	411	60.1%
2021	40.65	394^th	646	39.0%
2022	45.03	171^st	323	47.1%
2023	23.28	241^st	276	12.7%
2024	49.26	192^nd	389	50.6%

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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	302^nd	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	319^th	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.

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	Total
1988	135	1	0	1	28	n/a	n/a	165
1989	334	0	0	0	64	n/a	n/a	398
1990	325	0	0	0	67	n/a	n/a	392
1991	324	1	2	2	71	n/a	n/a	400
1992	321	2	1	4	76	n/a	n/a	404
1993	336	4	1	11	86	n/a	n/a	438
1994	312	2	2	15	79	n/a	n/a	410
1995	318	2	0	28	64	n/a	n/a	412
1996	318	2	0	28	64	n/a	n/a	412
1997	261	1	0	36	68	n/a	n/a	366
1998	281	3	0	39	66	n/a	n/a	389
1999	305	2	0	29	82	n/a	n/a	418
2000	303	2	0	34	76	n/a	n/a	415
2001	283	2	0	36	71	n/a	n/a	392
2002	320	2	0	34	78	n/a	n/a	434
2003	320	2	0	34	78	n/a	n/a	434
2004	283	8	0	37	84	n/a	n/a	412
2005	289	3	0	46	84	n/a	n/a	422
2006	266	1	0	43	89	n/a	n/a	399
2007	270	1	0	34	93	n/a	n/a	398
2008	273	1	0	42	93	n/a	n/a	409
2009	280	3	0	36	89	n/a	n/a	408
2010	234	9	0	32	109	n/a	n/a	384
2011	227	8	0	34	106	0	0	375
2012	213	8	0	34	104	0	12	371
2013	213	4	0	33	90	0	13	353
2014	206	7	0	43	95	0	11	362
2015	201	5	0	43	96	1	21	367
2016	207	3	0	42	90	0	26	368
2017	222	1	0	45	106	0	26	400
2018	241	2	0	47	107	0	36	433
2019	245	7	1	53	114	0	33	453
2020	241	2	1	54	110	0	35	443
2021	241	2	2	44	105	2	36	432
2022	250	1	0	52	116	2	37	458
2023	245	1	0	52	108	2	54	462
2024	214	1	1	37	92	2	67	414

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
2024	414	28.2	14.6	74.9

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
2024	414	28.2	14.6	74.9

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 Tonkawa Elementary School

Year	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 164^th of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 241^st 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)	45	32	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Tonkawa)	45	32	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	39	29	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tonkawa Elementary School)	56	30	26%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tonkawa)	56	30	26%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tonkawa Elementary School)	55	31	24%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tonkawa)	55	31	24%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Tonkawa Elementary School)	33	28	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Tonkawa)	33	28	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	35	28	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tonkawa Elementary School)	46	31	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tonkawa)	46	31	15%
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	453	462	2%
African American	7	1	85.7%
American Indian	114	108	5.3%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	53	52	1.9%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	245	245
Two or More Races	33	54	63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66%	67.3%	1.3%

Schools Near Tonkawa 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
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
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
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
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
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
Garfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	600 South 8th Street	Ponca City	74601	Kay County	Ponca City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 767-8030	201	11	17.4	96.5%	97 (48.3%)	10 (5.0%)	38 (18.9%)	1 (0.5%)	27 (13.4%)	1 (0.5%)	27 (13.4%)								(n/a)								$9,669
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
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
Billings Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	311 North Central	Billings	74630	Noble County	Billings	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 725-3271	52	2	26.0	90.4%	34 (65.4%)	2 (3.8%)	1 (1.9%)	3 (5.8%)	12 (23.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$24,700
Woodlands Elementary School	Public	K-5	2005 East Woodland Road	Ponca City	74604	Kay County	Ponca City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 767-8025	267	15	17.6	56.2%	177 (66.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.5%)	3 (1.1%)	29 (10.9%)	1 (0.4%)	29 (10.9%)	75.3	70^th of 389 public elementary schools	82.0%					(n/a)		72.0	75.0		54.0	52.0		$10,195

Frequently Asked Questions about Tonkawa Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Tonkawa Elementary School?

Students at Tonkawa Elementary School are 52% White, 22% American Indian, 16% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Tonkawa Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Tonkawa Middle School
High : Tonkawa High School

What district is Tonkawa Elementary School in?

Tonkawa

How many students attend Tonkawa Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 414 students attended Tonkawa Elementary School.

Is Tonkawa Elementary School a good school?

Tonkawa Elementary School ranks 192^nd of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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