Enrollment
237
Elementary
DISTRICT 167 · STATE 366
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OKEMAH·NCES 400685001110
Oakes Elementary School
101 N 16th Street, Okemah, OK 74859 · (918) 623-1874 · Okfuskee County
GRADES PK–03ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL237 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
79%
187 students
DISTRICT 77% · STATE 68%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 27 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 54 | 23% |
| Grade 1 | 53 | 22% |
| Grade 2 | 51 | 22% |
| Grade 3 | 52 | 22% |
Student demographics
68%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within OKEMAH. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Oakes Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakes Elementary School this school | 237 | 78.9% | N/A |
| Salina Elementary School Salina | 315 | 78.7% | N/A |
| Okay Elementary School Okay | 249 | 77.1% | 34.5% |
| Frontier Elementary School Red Rock | 244 | 77.9% | 33.8% |
| Locust Grove Upper Elementary School Locust Grove | 286 | 74.8% | N/A |
| Indian Camp Elementary School Pawhuska | 182 | 78.6% | N/A |
Matched among Oklahoma elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Oakes Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In Okfuskee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 237 | #638 of 941 | #1 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.7:1 | #38 of 708 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.5% | #247 of 708 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 78.9% | #299 of 876 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -20.7% | #151 of 548 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
237
-3 (-1%) vs 2020
-46% since 1990-91, when it was 440
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
was 15.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 237 | 18.7 | 12.7:1 | 79% (187) |
| 2023-24 | 256 | 18.8 | 13.6:1 | 89% (227) |
| 2022-23 | 245 | 18.5 | 13.2:1 | 88% (216) |
| 2020-21 | 240 | 16 | 15.0:1 | 65% (156) |
| 2017-18 | 299 | 18.9 | 15.8:1 | 99% (296) |
| 2015-16 | 325 | 21 | 15.5:1 | 86% (281) |
| 2010-11 | 317 | 20 | 15.8:1 | 70% (223) |
| 2000-01 | 308 | 24 | 12.8:1 | 85% (263) |
| 1990-91 | 440 | 27 | 16.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Oakes Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 21% (299 to 237); teachers down 1% (18.9 to 18.7).
About Oakes Elementary School
Oakes Elementary School is classified as an elementary school. It is located in Okemah, Oklahoma. The school's enrollment of 237 students covers pre-K through 3. Statewide, elementary schools in Oklahoma average about 366 students each.
Oakes Elementary School is one school in OKEMAH, a system of 4 schools with 736 students.
The most common group at Oakes Elementary School is Native American students, at 45%. After that, the student body is 27% White, 19% multiracial, 4% Black, and 3% Hispanic. Pick two students at random and there is a 68% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 12.7:1, with 18.7 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is lower than the 15.6:1 average for elementary schools in Oklahoma. Lunch subsidy eligibility at Oakes Elementary School is 79%. That tracks the 76% average for public schools in Okfuskee County.
County data help place the school in context: in Okfuskee County, the median household income is $48,363, roughly 14% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 21% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Okfuskee County is home to 12 public schools and about 1,717 public school students.
The closest public school to Oakes Elementary School is Okemah Middle School, about 1.1 miles away. Oakes Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 3 others within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Remote, meaning it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Federal data show 240 students in 2020-21 and 237 in 2024-25, a difference of under 3%. The ratio was 15.0:1 in 2020-21 and 12.7:1 in 2024-25.
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Okfuskee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
11,278
Census ACS
Median income
$48,363
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
21%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
1,717 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in OKEMAH
- Okemah High SchoolHigh · 226 students
- Okemah Middle SchoolMiddle · 176 students
- Okemah Noble CenterElementary · 97 students
Other schools in Okemah
- Okemah High SchoolHigh · 226 students
- Okemah Middle SchoolMiddle · 176 students
- Bearden Public SchoolElementary · 141 students
- Okemah Noble CenterElementary · 97 students
Other Oakes Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Oakes Elementary. Oakes Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- OAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOakes, ND · 247 students
Nearby schools
- Okemah Middle School1.1 mi · 176
- Okemah Noble Center1.1 mi · 97
- Okemah High School1.6 mi · 226
- Bearden Public School6.9 mi · 141
- Mason High School9.5 mi · 64
- Mason Elementary School9.5 mi · 171
Frequently asked questions
About Oakes Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Oakes Elementary School?
Oakes Elementary School enrolls approximately 237 students in grades PK-03.
Is Oakes Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Oakes Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-03.
How many students per teacher at Oakes Elementary School?
Approximately 12.7:1 students per teacher at Oakes Elementary School.
How diverse is Oakes Elementary School?
Oakes Elementary School reports a student body of 27% White, 3% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 19% Two or more.
What district is Oakes Elementary School in?
Oakes Elementary School is part of OKEMAH.
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