Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nowata 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nowata Elementary School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nowata 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 Nowata Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#1357 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
31%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
35%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
25%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
48%
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 is Nowata Elementary School's ranking?
Nowata Elementary School is ranked #1357 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Nowata Elementary School?
383 students attend Nowata Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Nowata Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are American Indian, 25% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nowata Elementary School?
Nowata Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nowata Elementary School offer ?
Nowata Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nowata Elementary School part of?
Nowata Elementary School is part of Nowata School District.
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