Sequoyah Elementary School serves 195 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sequoyah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sequoyah Elementary School's student population of 195 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sequoyah Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
35%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
27%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OK state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% OK state average).
How many students attend Sequoyah Elementary School?
195 students attend Sequoyah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Sequoyah Elementary School students are American Indian, 27% of students are Two or more races, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoyah Elementary School?
Sequoyah Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sequoyah Elementary School offer ?
Sequoyah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Sequoyah Elementary School part of?
Sequoyah Elementary School is part of Tahlequah School District.
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