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Zion Public School

Summary:

Zion Public School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Stilwell, Oklahoma, with a total enrollment of 266 students. The school is part of the Zion District, which is ranked 79 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Zion Public School consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency for various grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 71% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 51%. In Mathematics, Zion Public School's 4th-grade proficiency rate was 74% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average of 40%. The school's performance in ELA and Mathematics has been relatively stable over the years, with some fluctuations, but generally maintaining a higher proficiency rate than the state average.

While Zion Public School serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, at 63.53% in the 2023-2024 school year, the school spends $9,920 per student, which is higher than the state average and some of the nearby schools. The school also maintains a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.9 to 12.2 over the past few years, indicating a focus on smaller class sizes. Compared to nearby schools, Zion Public School generally outperforms in academic proficiency, particularly in ELA and Mathematics, though some nearby schools, such as Tenkiller Public School, also demonstrate strong Mathematics performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 470658 E 850 Road
       Stilwell, OK  74960-4960

(918) 696-7866

District: Zion

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,884 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  266

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
86.8%
White:
10.9%
African American:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.5% Help


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Compare Details Zion Public School ranks better than 72.2% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.46. (See more...)
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Compare Details Zion Public School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (86.8%), White (10.9%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Zion Public School is 10.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zion Public School is $12,884.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Zion Public School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Zion:

SchoolDigger ranks Zion 45th of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Zion Public School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Zion Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 58.12 359th 840 57.3%
2010 40.17 584th 845 30.9%
2011 79.26 101st 846 88.1%
2015 35.69 658th 957 31.2%
2016 31.59 373rd 498 25.1%
2017 54.53 175th 407 57.0%
2018 48.83 202nd 406 50.2%
2019 55.87 152nd 411 63.0%
2021 54.11 260th 646 59.8%
2024 68.46 108th 389 72.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Zion Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.85 228th 506 54.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Zion Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.67 31st 79 60.8%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Zion Public School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Zion Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 69.30 114th 521 78.1%
2010 48.80 324th 539 39.9%
2011 85.34 23rd 542 95.8%
2016 34.56 247th 332 25.6%
2017 57.30 86th 238 63.9%
2021 52.47 155th 407 61.9%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Zion Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.11 30th 75 60.0%
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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.

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Zion Public School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 74 0 0 3 165 n/a n/a 0 242
1989 69 0 0 2 180 n/a n/a 0 251
1990 78 0 0 0 173 n/a n/a 0 251
1991 54 0 0 0 211 n/a n/a 0 265
1992 55 0 0 0 199 n/a n/a 0 254
1993 70 0 0 0 204 n/a n/a 0 274
1994 68 0 0 0 203 n/a n/a 0 271
1995 64 0 0 0 214 n/a n/a 0 278
1996 64 0 0 0 214 n/a n/a 0 278
1997 75 0 0 6 238 n/a n/a -20 299
1998 75 0 0 4 272 n/a n/a 0 351
1999 78 0 0 4 256 n/a n/a 0 338
2000 73 0 0 3 259 n/a n/a 0 335
2001 73 0 0 4 257 n/a n/a 0 334
2002 87 0 0 0 274 n/a n/a 0 361
2003 87 0 0 0 274 n/a n/a 0 361
2004 82 0 0 1 271 n/a n/a 0 354
2005 77 0 0 0 275 n/a n/a 0 352
2006 76 0 0 0 260 n/a n/a 0 336
2007 75 0 0 0 249 n/a n/a 0 324
2008 66 1 0 0 259 n/a n/a 0 326
2009 68 0 0 0 276 n/a n/a 0 344
2010 61 0 0 0 279 n/a n/a 0 340
2011 61 0 0 0 279 0 0 0 340
2012 60 0 0 0 276 0 0 0 336
2013 55 0 0 0 275 0 0 0 330
2014 46 0 0 0 269 0 2 0 317
2015 54 0 0 0 295 0 0 0 349
2016 57 0 0 0 295 0 0 0 352
2017 44 0 0 0 292 0 0 0 336
2018 49 0 0 0 295 0 0 0 344
2019 40 0 0 0 294 0 0 0 334
2020 39 0 2 0 285 0 0 0 326
2021 37 0 2 0 271 0 0 0 310
2022 37 0 2 0 265 0 0 0 304
2023 30 2 2 0 251 0 0 0 285
2024 29 3 2 0 231 0 1 0 266

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 Zion Public School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 242 17.3 13.9 n/a
1989 251 16.2 15.4 n/a
1990 251 15.5 16.1 n/a
1991 265 16.0 16.5 n/a
1992 254 17.0 14.9 68.1
1993 274 16.5 16.6 56.2
1994 271 16.5 16.4 55.4
1995 278 16.5 16.8 58.3
1996 278 16.5 16.8 58.3
1997 299 18.5 16.2 61.4
1998 351 20.0 17.6 55.8
1999 338 24.0 14.1 74.6
2000 335 25.0 13.4 66
2001 334 26.0 12.8 74.6
2002 361 25.5 14.2 71.2
2003 361 25.5 14.2 71.2
2004 354 24.7 14.3 72
2005 352 25.4 13.9 63.6
2006 336 25.5 13.2 81.3
2007 324 28.5 11.4 77.5
2008 326 27.3 11.9 79.4
2009 344 25.3 13.6 79.7
2010 340 26.5 12.8 80.9
2011 340 26.7 12.7 80.9
2012 336 24.8 13.5 80.7
2013 330 24.9 13.2 80.6
2014 317 25.3 12.5 80.4
2015 349 27.0 12.9 80.5
2016 352 27.0 13.0 80.7
2017 336 26.9 12.4 80.7
2018 344 26.6 12.9 99.1
2019 334 25.3 13.1 80.5
2020 326 24.7 13.1 77
2021 310 23.7 13.0 72.9
2022 304 25.3 11.9 83.9
2023 285 23.2 12.2 68.1
2024 266 24.2 10.9 63.5

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 Zion Public School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 242 17.3 13.9 n/a
1989 251 16.2 15.4 n/a
1990 251 15.5 16.1 n/a
1991 265 16.0 16.5 n/a
1992 254 17.0 14.9 68.1
1993 274 16.5 16.6 56.2
1994 271 16.5 16.4 55.4
1995 278 16.5 16.8 58.3
1996 278 16.5 16.8 58.3
1997 299 18.5 16.2 61.4
1998 351 20.0 17.6 55.8
1999 338 24.0 14.1 74.6
2000 335 25.0 13.4 66
2001 334 26.0 12.8 74.6
2002 361 25.5 14.2 71.2
2003 361 25.5 14.2 71.2
2004 354 24.7 14.3 72
2005 352 25.4 13.9 63.6
2006 336 25.5 13.2 81.3
2007 324 28.5 11.4 77.5
2008 326 27.3 11.9 79.4
2009 344 25.3 13.6 79.7
2010 340 26.5 12.8 80.9
2011 340 26.7 12.7 80.9
2012 336 24.8 13.5 80.7
2013 330 24.9 13.2 80.6
2014 317 25.3 12.5 80.4
2015 349 27.0 12.9 80.5
2016 352 27.0 13.0 80.7
2017 336 26.9 12.4 80.7
2018 344 26.6 12.9 99.1
2019 334 25.3 13.1 80.5
2020 326 24.7 13.1 77
2021 310 23.7 13.0 72.9
2022 304 25.3 11.9 83.9
2023 285 23.2 12.2 68.1
2024 266 24.2 10.9 63.5

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 Zion Public School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,920
2020 $10,204
2021 $11,078
2022 $12,750
2023 $12,884

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Zion Public School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Zion Public School)6641
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Zion)6641
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)4333
 10%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students334285
 14.7%
African American02
American Indian294251
 14.6%
Asian02
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White4030
 25%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.5%68.1%
 12.5%

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Students at Zion Public School are 87% American Indian, 11% White, 1% African American.

Zion Public School ranks 108th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 266 students attended Zion Public School.


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