Serving 367 students in grades 3-5, Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#375 out of 1652 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
13%
11%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
58%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
20%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School is ranked #375 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School?
367 students attend Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School?
Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School offer ?
Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School part of?
Oologah-talala Upper Elementary School is part of Oologah-Talala School District.
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