Oakes Elementary School

101 N 16th Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Oakes 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Oakes Elementary School's student population of 256 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
256 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Oakes 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 Oakes Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
This School
State Level (OK)
#1342 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oakes 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.
10-14%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oakes 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
42%
11%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
20%
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Black
5%
8%
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White
27%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
20%
14%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Oakes 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
98%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oakes 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakes Elementary School's ranking?
Oakes Elementary School is ranked #1342 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Oakes Elementary School?
256 students attend Oakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Oakes Elementary School students are American Indian, 27% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakes Elementary School?
Oakes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oakes Elementary School offer ?
Oakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Oakes Elementary School part of?
Oakes Elementary School is part of Okemah School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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