Top Rankings
Nowata School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 745 students in Nowata School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
51爆料s in Nowata School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,803 Schools
# Students
745 Students
723,175 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
43,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Nowata School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 534 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#424 out of 538 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)75-79%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.73
# American Indian Students
245 Students
78,193 Students
% American Indian Students
33%
11%
# Asian Students
11 Students
16,352 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
147,077 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
20%
# Black Students
10 Students
57,907 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
259 Students
321,195 Students
% White Students
35%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,159 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
175 Students
99,125 Students
% of Two or more races Students
24%
14%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
38,170
# Students in K Grade:
54
49,507
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
51,810
# Students in 2nd Grade:
68
52,022
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
52,077
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
51,508
# Students in 5th Grade:
49
52,004
# Students in 6th Grade:
48
52,535
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
53,931
# Students in 8th Grade:
62
55,449
# Students in 9th Grade:
50
57,629
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
55,470
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
52,944
# Students in 12th Grade:
46
48,119
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,309 is higher than the state median of $10,950. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,310 is higher than the state median of $10,925. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,309
$10,950
Spending / Student
$11,310
$10,925
Best Nowata School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nowata High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-2221
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-2221
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Nowata Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-0771
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-0771
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Nowata Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-1346
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-1346
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nowata School District?
Nowata School District manages 3 public schools serving 745 students.
What is the rank of Nowata School District?
Nowata School District is ranked #459 out of 534 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nowata School District?
35% of Nowata School District students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 24% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nowata School District?
Nowata School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Nowata School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,310 is higher than the state median of $10,925. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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