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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at STILWELL ES this year?
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Enrollment
423
Elementary
DISTRICT 452 · STATE 366
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·STILWELL·NCES 402871001511
Stilwell Elementary School
10 South Sixth Street, Stilwell, OK 74960 · (918) 696-7656 · Adair County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL423 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
72%
305 students
DISTRICT 76% · 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 | 78 | 18% |
| Kindergarten | 59 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 86 | 20% |
| Grade 2 | 73 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 67 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 60 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (59) is about the same size as its 4th grade class (60).
Student demographics
73%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 70% · 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 STILWELL. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Stilwell Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stilwell Elementary School this school | 423 | 72.1% | N/A |
| Heritage Elementary School Tahlequah | 501 | 67.3% | 40.1% |
| Briggs Public School Tahlequah | 390 | 75.9% | N/A |
| Cherokee Elementary School TAHLEQUAH | 441 | 73.5% | 41.0% |
| Greenwood Elementary School Tahlequah | 500 | 70.0% | 28.2% |
| Hayes Elementary School Ada | 414 | 72.9% | 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 Stilwell Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In Adair County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 423 | #297 of 941 | #3 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.5:1 | #30 of 708 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 73.2% | #119 of 708 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.1% | #432 of 876 | #7 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.8% | #96 of 164 | 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
423
+8 (+2%) vs 2020
-12% since 1990-91, when it was 478
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 13.8:1
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 | 423 | 33.9 | 12.5:1 | 72% (305) |
| 2023-24 | 453 | 33.3 | 13.6:1 | 85% (385) |
| 2022-23 | 479 | 33.3 | 14.4:1 | 83% (399) |
| 2020-21 | 415 | 30 | 13.8:1 | 98% (408) |
| 2017-18 | 400 | 31.3 | 12.8:1 | 100% (400) |
| 2015-16 | 411 | 34 | 12.1:1 | 97% (397) |
| 2010-11 | 463 | 34 | 13.6:1 | 84% (387) |
| 2000-01 | 480 | 33 | 14.6:1 | 56% (267) |
| 1990-91 | 478 | 30 | 15.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Stilwell Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 6% (400 to 423); teachers up 8% (31.3 to 33.9).
About Stilwell Elementary School
In Stilwell, Oklahoma, Stilwell Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school. It is open to students in pre-K through 4 and enrolls 423 students.
Besides Stilwell Elementary School, STILWELL runs 2 other schools. The district enrolls 1,355 students.
Native American students make up 39% of enrollment at Stilwell Elementary School, the largest share of any group. The next largest groups are 23% multiracial, 20% Hispanic, 15% White, and 3% Asian. A diversity index of 73% means there is a 73% chance two randomly chosen students at Stilwell Elementary School are from different groups.
Stilwell Elementary School lists 33.9 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 12.5 students per teacher. The school's 12.5:1 compares with an average of 15.6:1 for elementary schools in Oklahoma. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 72% of the student body.
Adair County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $48,041 a year, roughly 12% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Adair County number 17, with about 4,152 students.
Among nearby public schools, Stilwell Middle School is closest at about 0.1 miles. In all, 4 other public schools sit within five miles of Stilwell Elementary School.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Distant: in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The student count changed little between 2020-21 (415) and 2024-25 (423). The student-to-teacher ratio dropped from 13.8:1 in 2020-21 to 12.5:1 in 2024-25.
The allk12 page for Stilwell Elementary School lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Adair County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,575
Census ACS
Median income
$48,041
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
12%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
4,152 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in STILWELL
- Stilwell High SchoolHigh · 641 students
- Stilwell Middle SchoolMiddle · 291 students
Other schools in Stilwell
- Stilwell High SchoolHigh · 641 students
- Maryetta Public SchoolElementary · 640 students
- Stilwell Middle SchoolMiddle · 291 students
- Zion Public SchoolElementary · 263 students
- Rocky Mountain Public SchoolElementary · 193 students
- Dahlonegah Public SchoolElementary · 163 students
Other Stilwell Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Stilwell Elementary. Stilwell Elementary School is the largest of the 2.
- Stilwell ElementaryStilwell, KS · 266 students
Nearby schools
- Stilwell Middle School0.1 mi · 291
- Stilwell High School0.8 mi · 641
- Maryetta Public School1.9 mi · 640
- Zion Public School2.3 mi · 263
- Peavine Public School5.0 mi · 105
- Dahlonegah Public School5.0 mi · 163
Frequently asked questions
About Stilwell Elementary SchoolHow large is Stilwell Elementary School?
Stilwell Elementary School enrolls approximately 423 students in grades PK-04.
What age range does Stilwell Elementary School serve?
Stilwell Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 04.
How many teachers does Stilwell Elementary School have?
Stilwell Elementary School employs 34 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Stilwell Elementary School?
At Stilwell Elementary School, the student body is approximately 15% White, 20% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 23% Two or more.
Who oversees Stilwell Elementary School?
Stilwell Elementary School is overseen by STILWELL in Adair County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.