Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Panama Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 24% (which is lower 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 equal to the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Panama Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Panama Elementary School's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Panama 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 Panama Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#971 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
28%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
60%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Panama Elementary School's ranking?
Panama Elementary School is ranked #971 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Panama Elementary School often compared to?
Panama Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bokoshe Elementary School, Spiro Elementary School, Pocola Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% 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 Panama Elementary School?
428 students attend Panama Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Panama Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Panama Elementary School?
Panama Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Panama Elementary School offer ?
Panama Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Panama Elementary School part of?
Panama Elementary School is part of Panama School District.
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