Greenwood Elementary School

400 E Ross
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Greenwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 50% in OK
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Greenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Greenwood Elementary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Greenwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenwood Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#779 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Greenwood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Greenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Greenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Greenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Greenwood Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
29%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Greenwood Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Greenwood Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
29%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Greenwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Greenwood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
19%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
22%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Greenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Greenwood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Greenwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Greenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Greenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Greenwood Elementary School is ranked #779 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Greenwood Elementary School often compared to?
Greenwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Elementary School?
501 students attend Greenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Greenwood Elementary School students are American Indian, 29% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Greenwood Elementary School offer ?
Greenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Greenwood Elementary School part of?
Greenwood Elementary School is part of Tahlequah School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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