Skelly Elementary School

2940 South 90th East Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74129
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Skelly 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 is ≤1% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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-5
  • Enrollment: 682 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Skelly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Skelly Elementary School's student population of 682 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
682 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Skelly 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 Skelly Elementary School is 0.68, 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)
#1674 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Skelly Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤1%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Skelly 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.
4%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Skelly 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.
≤5%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Skelly 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
17:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Skelly Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
4%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Skelly Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Skelly Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
51%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Skelly Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Skelly Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
12%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Skelly 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
11%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Skelly 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 Skelly Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Skelly 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
98%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Skelly 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 (15-16)
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Skelly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skelly Elementary School's ranking?
Skelly Elementary School is ranked #1674 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Skelly Elementary School often compared to?
Skelly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry Zarrow International School, Dolores Huerta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Skelly Elementary School?
682 students attend Skelly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Skelly Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skelly Elementary School?
Skelly Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Skelly Elementary School offer ?
Skelly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Skelly Elementary School part of?
Skelly Elementary School is part of Tulsa School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 682 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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