Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Perkins-tryon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perkins-tryon Elementary School's student population of 442 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Perkins-tryon Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
8%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
72%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Perkins-tryon Elementary School often compared to?
Perkins-tryon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sangre Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% OK state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% OK state average).
How many students attend Perkins-tryon Elementary School?
442 students attend Perkins-tryon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Perkins-tryon Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perkins-tryon Elementary School?
Perkins-tryon Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Perkins-tryon Elementary School offer ?
Perkins-tryon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Perkins-tryon Elementary School part of?
Perkins-tryon Elementary School is part of Perkins-Tryon School District.
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