Serving 87 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cave Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cave Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cave Springs Elementary School's student population of 87 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cave Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cave Springs Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1458 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
82%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
17%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cave Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Cave Springs Elementary School is ranked #1458 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Cave Springs Elementary School?
87 students attend Cave Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cave Springs Elementary School students are American Indian, 17% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cave Springs Elementary School?
Cave Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cave Springs Elementary School offer ?
Cave Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Cave Springs Elementary School part of?
Cave Springs Elementary School is part of Cave Springs School District.
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