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Which teacher or staff member at VINITA ES deserves more recognition?
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Enrollment
594
Elementary
DISTRICT 428 · STATE 366
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VINITA·NCES 403129001733
Vinita Elementary School
101 S Smith, Vinita, OK 74301 · (918) 256-5350 · Craig County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL594 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.9:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
457 students
DISTRICT 72% · 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 | 64 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 95 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 75 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 90 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 98 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 83 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 89 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (95) is 7% larger than its 5th grade class (89).
Student demographics
70%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 71% · 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 VINITA. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Vinita Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinita Elementary School this school | 594 | 76.9% | N/A |
| Henryetta Elementary School Henryetta | 515 | 80.6% | N/A |
| Westville Elementary School Westville | 530 | 83.0% | N/A |
| Liberty Elementary School Sallisaw | 559 | 76.9% | N/A |
| Stigler Elementary School Stigler | 442 | 74.4% | N/A |
| Ellington Elementary School Wagoner | 561 | 73.4% | 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 Vinita Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 594 | #93 of 941 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.5:1 | #559 of 708 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 70.2% | #195 of 708 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 76.9% | #338 of 876 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.5% | #295 of 548 |
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
594
+11 (+2%) vs 2020
+193% since 1990-91, when it was 203
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
was 15.3:1
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 | 594 | 34 | 17.5:1 | 77% (457) |
| 2023-24 | 579 | 39 | 14.8:1 | 77% (443) |
| 2022-23 | 595 | 38 | 15.7:1 | 70% (419) |
| 2020-21 | 583 | 38 | 15.3:1 | 66% (386) |
| 2017-18 | 679 | 43.8 | 15.5:1 | 67% (458) |
| 2015-16 | 741 | 47 | 15.8:1 | 74% (545) |
| 2010-11 | 333 | 22 | 15.1:1 | 71% (237) |
| 2000-01 | 392 | 25 | 15.7:1 | 57% (225) |
| 1990-91 | 203 | 16 | 12.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Vinita Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 13% (679 to 594); teachers down 22% (43.8 to 34).
About Vinita Elementary School
Vinita, Oklahoma, is home to Vinita Elementary School, a high-enrollment elementary school. The student body numbers 594 students, from pre-K through 5. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Oklahoma is about 366, so this school runs 62% bigger than that.
District-wide, VINITA has 3 schools and 1,285 students.
White students are the largest group at Vinita Elementary School, with 41% of enrollment. Other reported shares: 27% Native American, 24% multiracial, 5% Hispanic, and 3% Asian. Craig County's residents are about 62% White, 21 points above the school's share. Vinita Elementary School has a diversity index of 70%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal data list 34 full-time-equivalent teachers at Vinita Elementary School in 2024-25, for a ratio of 17.5:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Oklahoma is 15.6:1, lower than at this school. The school's rate of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 77%.
Across Craig County, median household income is about $51,922, roughly 15% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 15%. The public schools of Craig County number 13 and enroll about 2,365.
The next-closest public school is Ewing Halsell Middle School, about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 more public schools inside five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Town: Remote.
The school's size has been steady, with 583 students in 2020-21 and 594 in 2024-25. Its ratio of students to teachers was 15.3:1 in 2020-21, and 17.5:1 in 2024-25.
Community posts for Vinita Elementary School can cover sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Craig County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
14,302
Census ACS
Median income
$51,922
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
2,365 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in VINITA
- Vinita High SchoolHigh · 414 students
- Ewing Halsell Middle SchoolMiddle · 277 students
Other schools in Vinita
- Vinita High SchoolHigh · 414 students
- Ewing Halsell Middle SchoolMiddle · 277 students
- White Oak Public SchoolElementary · 43 students
Nearby schools
- Ewing Halsell Middle School0.2 mi · 277
- Vinita High School1.1 mi · 414
- White Oak Public School6.3 mi · 43
- Ketchum Elementary School10.8 mi · 255
- Ketchum Middle School11.0 mi · 118
- Ketchum High School11.1 mi · 170
Frequently asked questions
About Vinita Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Vinita Elementary School?
Vinita Elementary School enrolls approximately 594 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Vinita Elementary School serve?
Vinita Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vinita Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Vinita Elementary School is approximately 17.5:1 (34 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Vinita Elementary School?
Vinita Elementary School reports a student body of 41% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Asian, 24% Two or more.
Is Vinita Elementary School public or private?
Vinita Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by VINITA.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.