Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Olustee 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
36%
20%
Black
5%
8%
White
53%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Olustee School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% OK state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% OK state average).
How many students attend Olustee Elementary School?
104 students attend Olustee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Olustee Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olustee Elementary School?
Olustee Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Olustee Elementary School offer ?
Olustee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Olustee Elementary School part of?
Olustee Elementary School is part of Olustee School District.
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