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How has SALK ES changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
465
Elementary
DISTRICT 399 · STATE 366
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TULSA·NCES 403024029794
Salk Elementary School
7625 East 58th Street, Tulsa, OK 74145 · (918) 833-9500 · Tulsa County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL465 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.5:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
91%
423 students
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 68%
Community
1
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 | 49 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 73 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 67 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 70 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 66 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 65 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 75 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (73) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (75).
Student demographics
71%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 74% · 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
Schools most like Salk Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salk Elementary School this school | 465 | 91.0% | N/A |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary School Tulsa | 430 | 94.0% | N/A |
| Monroe Elementary School Oklahoma City | 357 | 90.2% | N/A |
| Boevers Elementary School Tulsa | 433 | 93.1% | 33.6% |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School Tulsa | 647 | 88.3% | N/A |
| Grove Elementary School Tulsa | 552 | 89.7% | 21.5% |
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 Salk Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In Tulsa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 465 | #236 of 941 | #48 of 111 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.4:1 | #160 of 708 | #9 of 109 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 70.7% | #181 of 708 | #38 of 109 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 91.0% | #116 of 876 | #27 of 110 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -30.0% | #57 of 548 | #12 of 81 |
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
465
+38 (+9%) vs 2020
0% since 1990-91, when it was 467
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
was 14.2:1
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 | 465 | 32.3 | 14.4:1 | 91% (423) |
| 2023-24 | 462 | 28.2 | 16.4:1 | 94% (432) |
| 2022-23 | 440 | 27.7 | 15.9:1 | 81% (358) |
| 2020-21 | 427 | 30 | 14.2:1 | 88% (376) |
| 2017-18 | 664 | 40.3 | 16.5:1 | 100% (663) |
| 2015-16 | 603 | 37 | 16.3:1 | 100% (600) |
| 2010-11 | 501 | 31 | 16.2:1 | 84% (419) |
| 2000-01 | 481 | 28 | 17.2:1 | 43% (209) |
| 1990-91 | 467 | 24 | 19.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Salk Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 30% (664 to 465); teachers down 20% (40.3 to 32.3).
About Salk Elementary School
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, Salk Elementary School is a medium-sized elementary school. School enrollment was 465 students in 2024-25, in pre-K through 5. The average among elementary schools in Oklahoma is roughly 366 students; this school is 27% above that.
TULSA operates 69 schools. Combined enrollment is 33,617 students.
Enrollment at Salk Elementary School is mixed, with Hispanic students the largest group at 48%. It is also 17% White, 14% Black, 11% multiracial, and 8% Asian. For comparison, the population of Tulsa County is roughly 16% Hispanic. By the diversity index, Salk Elementary School comes in at 71%.
The ratio of students to teachers is 14.4:1, with 32.3 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. The 15.6:1 average for elementary schools in Oklahoma is higher than this school's figure. Lunch subsidy eligibility at Salk Elementary School is 91%. That is 29 points above the 62% average for public schools in Tulsa County.
According to the American Community Survey, in Tulsa County, median household income is about $69,009, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 34% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. Salk Elementary School is one of 180 public schools in Tulsa County, which together enroll about 113,616 students.
Memorial Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles away. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
Salk Elementary School is coded as City: Large in federal locale data.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 9%, from 427 to 465.
Posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater are welcome on this page. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Tulsa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
680,794
Census ACS
Median income
$69,009
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
180
113,616 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in TULSA
- Booker T. Washington High SchoolHigh · 1,302 students
- East Central High SchoolHigh · 1,160 students
- Thomas Edison Preparatory High SchoolHigh · 1,083 students
- Memorial High SchoolHigh · 1,005 students
- Nathan Hale High SchoolHigh · 995 students
- Will Rogers College High SchoolHigh · 992 students
Other schools in Tulsa
- Union High SchoolHigh · 3,569 students
- Union 6th-7th Grade CenterMiddle · 2,123 students
- Booker T. Washington High SchoolHigh · 1,302 students
- East Central High SchoolHigh · 1,160 students
- Thomas Edison Preparatory High SchoolHigh · 1,083 students
- Memorial High SchoolHigh · 1,005 students
Other Salk Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Salk Elementary. Salk Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 3.
- Salk Elementary SchoolMESA, AZ · 494 students
- Salk Elementary SchoolCLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI · 455 students
Nearby schools
- Memorial Middle School0.1 mi · 572
- Grissom Elementary School1.1 mi · 342
- Key Elementary School1.2 mi · 309
- Memorial High School1.3 mi · 1,005
- Thoreau Demonstration Academy1.5 mi · 434
- Union High School1.5 mi · 3,569
Frequently asked questions
About Salk Elementary SchoolHow large is Salk Elementary School?
Salk Elementary School enrolls approximately 465 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Salk Elementary School serve?
Salk Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at Salk Elementary School?
Approximately 14.4:1 students per teacher at Salk Elementary School.
How diverse is Salk Elementary School?
Salk Elementary School reports a student body of 17% White, 48% Hispanic, 14% Black, 8% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Is Salk Elementary School public or private?
Salk Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by TULSA.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.