Sulphur Elementary School serves 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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-2
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sulphur Elementary School's student population of 419 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sulphur Elementary School is 0.65, 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)
(11-12)<50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
25%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
52%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% OK state average).
How many students attend Sulphur Elementary School?
419 students attend Sulphur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sulphur Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sulphur Elementary School?
Sulphur Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sulphur Elementary School offer ?
Sulphur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Sulphur Elementary School part of?
Sulphur Elementary School is part of Sulphur School District.
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