Sequoyah Elementary School

1401 East Independence Street
Shawnee, OK 74801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sequoyah Elementary School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 50% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50% in OK
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sequoyah Elementary School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
332 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sequoyah Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoyah Elementary School is 0.67, 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)
#823 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sequoyah Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sequoyah 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.
20-24%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sequoyah 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.
40-44%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sequoyah Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sequoyah Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
10%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sequoyah Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sequoyah Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sequoyah Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sequoyah Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sequoyah Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
26%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sequoyah Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sequoyah Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Sequoyah 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
93%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sequoyah Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sequoyah Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sequoyah Elementary School's ranking?
Sequoyah Elementary School is ranked #823 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Sequoyah Elementary School often compared to?
Sequoyah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grove Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Sequoyah Elementary School?
332 students attend Sequoyah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sequoyah Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoyah Elementary School?
Sequoyah Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sequoyah Elementary School offer ?
Sequoyah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sequoyah Elementary School part of?
Sequoyah Elementary School is part of Shawnee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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