Darnaby Elementary School

Q: Is Darnaby Elementary School a good school?

Darnaby Elementary School ranks 111 th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Darnaby Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with 550 students. It consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, despite being part of the Union school district, which is ranked 255 out of 342 districts in Oklahoma.

Darnaby Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the district and state averages in standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 71% of 3rd graders, 72% of 4th graders, and 65% of 5th graders at Darnaby were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to only 46%, 42%, and 44% respectively for the Union district. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.7, compared to nearby schools ranging from 14.4 to 17.6 students per teacher, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (49.82%) than many of the surrounding schools.

When comparing Darnaby Elementary to other schools in the area, it stands out as a high-performing outlier. While some nearby schools in the Union district, such as Marshall T. Moore Elementary and Grove Elementary, struggle academically, Darnaby consistently outperforms them. Additionally, Darnaby outperforms the nearby Tulsa Classical Academy, a public charter school, in most academic areas, despite the charter school's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7625 East 87th Street
Tulsa, OK 74133-4133

(918) 357-4333

District: Union

SchoolDigger Rank:
111^th of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,257

Students who attend Darnaby Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 550

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.6%

Two or more races:

14.2%

Hispanic:

13.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Darnaby Elementary School ranks better than 71.5% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks 3^rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Union School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.41. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Darnaby Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.6%), two or more races (14.2%), Hispanic (13.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Union School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Darnaby Elementary School is 16.7. 9 elementary schools in the Union School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Darnaby Elementary School employs 32.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Darnaby Elementary School is $10,257. 11 elementary schools in the Union School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Darnaby 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 Darnaby Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Darnaby Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	84.05	70^th	840	91.7%
2010	79.56	102^nd	845	87.9%
2011	91.33	7^th	846	99.2%
2015	85.42	75^th	957	92.2%
2016	72.30	108^th	498	78.3%
2017	80.86	49^th	407	88.0%
2018	53.11	172^nd	406	57.6%
2019	73.77	71^st	411	82.7%
2021	75.37	106^th	646	83.6%
2022	69.21	70^th	323	78.3%
2023	73.53	49^th	276	82.2%
2024	67.41	111^th	389	71.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.24	167^th	506	67.0%

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Rank History for White students at Darnaby Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	78.16	54^th	403	86.6%

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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 Darnaby Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	727	2	17	9	2	n/a	n/a	757
1989	757	6	15	11	2	n/a	n/a	791
1990	826	10	16	9	3	n/a	n/a	864
1991	831	11	20	5	5	n/a	n/a	872
1992	603	21	14	5	6	n/a	n/a	649
1993	624	19	11	6	8	n/a	n/a	668
1994	626	21	12	11	9	n/a	n/a	679
1995	567	18	11	10	12	n/a	n/a	618
1996	567	18	11	10	12	n/a	n/a	618
1997	592	21	7	13	13	n/a	n/a	646
1998	587	21	4	16	25	n/a	n/a	653
1999	578	30	14	14	30	n/a	n/a	666
2000	589	27	15	14	27	n/a	n/a	672
2001	451	32	21	10	26	n/a	n/a	540
2002	408	23	28	18	37	n/a	n/a	514
2003	408	23	28	18	37	n/a	n/a	514
2004	384	22	24	11	49	n/a	n/a	490
2005	416	24	29	19	50	n/a	n/a	538
2006	390	18	24	23	33	n/a	n/a	488
2007	424	26	39	38	36	n/a	n/a	563
2008	405	26	38	37	32	n/a	n/a	538
2009	430	39	20	34	48	n/a	n/a	571
2010	425	39	24	37	47	n/a	n/a	572
2011	379	34	24	47	18	0	31	533
2012	422	33	30	74	27	0	52	638
2013	424	47	33	69	27	0	67	667
2014	414	41	31	61	33	0	67	647
2015	403	40	25	54	40	0	60	622
2016	378	51	24	62	27	0	68	610
2017	379	56	25	73	29	0	78	640
2018	361	56	25	80	35	3	91	651
2019	354	62	32	71	36	1	87	643
2020	331	56	26	69	32	1	80	595
2021	278	51	25	77	28	0	72	531
2022	281	55	31	83	40	0	76	566
2023	283	56	37	78	41	0	73	568
2024	262	60	37	76	37	0	78	550

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Darnaby Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	757	31.5	24.0	n/a
1989	791	36.5	21.6	n/a
1990	864	39.4	21.9	n/a
1991	872	40.6	21.4	n/a
1992	649	36.2	17.9	0.3
1993	668	36.1	18.5	n/a
1994	679	37.1	18.3	3.1
1995	618	31.3	19.7	1.1
1996	618	31.3	19.7	1.1
1997	646	34.8	18.6	1.9
1998	653	35.5	18.4	1.8
1999	666	36.4	18.3	4.4
2000	672	36.4	18.5	4.2
2001	540	30.4	17.8	4.8
2002	514	29.5	17.4	6.2
2003	514	29.5	17.4	6.2
2004	490	23.5	20.9	10
2005	538	30.2	17.8	14.3
2006	488	27.9	17.5	14.1
2007	563	34.6	16.3	17.8
2008	538	34.1	15.8	20.4
2009	571	32.7	17.5	19.4
2010	572	34.6	16.5	25.9
2011	533	31.4	16.9	25.9
2012	638	35.4	18.0	35.9
2013	667	34.6	19.2	37.9
2014	647	35.6	18.1	41.9
2015	622	35.0	17.7	42.8
2016	610	36.0	16.9	41.1
2017	640	36.1	17.6	39.2
2018	651	35.5	18.3	29.3
2019	643	36.0	17.8	43.7
2020	595	33.1	17.9	37.1
2021	531	33.4	15.8	39.9
2022	566	31.8	17.7	39.9
2023	568	32.8	17.3	40.3
2024	550	32.8	16.7	49.8

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 Darnaby Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	757	31.5	24.0	n/a
1989	791	36.5	21.6	n/a
1990	864	39.4	21.9	n/a
1991	872	40.6	21.4	n/a
1992	649	36.2	17.9	0.3
1993	668	36.1	18.5	n/a
1994	679	37.1	18.3	3.1
1995	618	31.3	19.7	1.1
1996	618	31.3	19.7	1.1
1997	646	34.8	18.6	1.9
1998	653	35.5	18.4	1.8
1999	666	36.4	18.3	4.4
2000	672	36.4	18.5	4.2
2001	540	30.4	17.8	4.8
2002	514	29.5	17.4	6.2
2003	514	29.5	17.4	6.2
2004	490	23.5	20.9	10
2005	538	30.2	17.8	14.3
2006	488	27.9	17.5	14.1
2007	563	34.6	16.3	17.8
2008	538	34.1	15.8	20.4
2009	571	32.7	17.5	19.4
2010	572	34.6	16.5	25.9
2011	533	31.4	16.9	25.9
2012	638	35.4	18.0	35.9
2013	667	34.6	19.2	37.9
2014	647	35.6	18.1	41.9
2015	622	35.0	17.7	42.8
2016	610	36.0	16.9	41.1
2017	640	36.1	17.6	39.2
2018	651	35.5	18.3	29.3
2019	643	36.0	17.8	43.7
2020	595	33.1	17.9	37.1
2021	531	33.4	15.8	39.9
2022	566	31.8	17.7	39.9
2023	568	32.8	17.3	40.3
2024	550	32.8	16.7	49.8

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 Darnaby Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,904
2020	$7,804
2021	$9,462
2022	$9,481
2023	$10,257

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Darnaby Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 71^st of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 49^th of 276 Elementary schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Darnaby Elementary School)	59	48	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Union)	32	24	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	39	29	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Darnaby Elementary School)	58	48	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Union)	37	26	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Darnaby Elementary School)	68	58	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Union)	34	27	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Darnaby Elementary School)	50	54	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Union)	32	25	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	35	27	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Darnaby Elementary School)	48	58	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Union)	29	23	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	30	27	3%
5th Grade Science (Darnaby Elementary School)	51	52	1%
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	643	568	11.7%
African American	62	56	9.7%
American Indian	36	41	13.9%
Asian	32	37	15.6%
Hispanic	71	78	9.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	354	283	20.1%
Two or More Races	87	73	16.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.7%	40.3%	3.4%

Schools Near Darnaby 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 English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	Total
Darnaby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7625 East 87th Street	Tulsa	74133	Tulsa County	Union	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 357-4333	550	33	16.7	49.8%	262 (47.6%)	60 (10.9%)	76 (13.8%)	37 (6.7%)	37 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (14.2%)	67.4	111^th of 389 public elementary schools	71.5%		73.5	49^th of 276 public elementary schools	82.2%	62	71.0	72.0	65.0		51.0	66.0	57.0			32.0	$10,257
Jarman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9015 East 79th Street	Tulsa	74133	Tulsa County	Union	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 357-4335	533	35	15.4	80.1%	128 (24.0%)	114 (21.4%)	107 (20.1%)	73 (13.7%)	16 (3.0%)	2 (0.4%)	93 (17.4%)	14.7	358^th of 389 public elementary schools	8.0%					(n/a)	48.0	46.0	45.0		25.0	32.0	28.0			27.0	$10,503
Tulsa Classical Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	9815 S Sheridan Rd	Tulsa	74133	Tulsa County	Tulsa Classical Academy (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(918) 346-6730	657	36	18.2	25.7%	451 (68.6%)	9 (1.4%)	57 (8.7%)	4 (0.6%)	25 (3.8%)	2 (0.3%)	109 (16.6%)	52.4	174^th of 389 public elementary schools	55.3%					(n/a)			67.0	54.0	42.0		50.0	34.0	57.0
Cedar Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9817 South Mingo Road	Tulsa	74133	Tulsa County	Union	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 357-4331	458	30	15.3	52.0%	201 (43.9%)	64 (14.0%)	69 (15.1%)	45 (9.8%)	21 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (12.7%)	80.9	48^th of 389 public elementary schools	87.7%		66.9	76^th of 276 public elementary schools	72.5%	28	75.0	62.0	79.0		71.0	57.0	59.0				$11,742
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
Grissom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6646 South 73rd East Avenue	Tulsa	74133	Tulsa County	Tulsa	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 833-9460	345	20	17.0	64.6%	144 (41.7%)	32 (9.3%)	86 (24.9%)	10 (2.9%)	17 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	55 (15.9%)								(n/a)					32.0	33.0					$11,885
Southeast Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	10222 S Yale	Tulsa	74137	Tulsa County	Jenks	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 299-4411	832	50	16.6	8.2%	599 (72.0%)	4 (0.5%)	35 (4.2%)	39 (4.7%)	62 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (11.2%)	78.7	56^th of 389 public elementary schools	85.6%		76.6	41^st of 276 public elementary schools	85.1%	15	84.0	66.0			60.0	53.0					$8,952
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Darnaby Elementary School

How many students attend Darnaby Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 550 students attended Darnaby Elementary School.

What district is Darnaby Elementary School in?

Union

What is the racial makeup of Darnaby Elementary School?

Students at Darnaby Elementary School are 48% White, 14% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 11% African American, 7% Asian, 7% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Darnaby Elementary School attend?

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

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

Is Darnaby Elementary School a good school?

Darnaby Elementary School ranks 111^th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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