Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Quapaw Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quapaw Elementary School's student population of 272 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Home of the Wildcats.
School Mascot
Wildcats
School Rankings
Quapaw Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quapaw Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1201 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
47%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
45%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quapaw Elementary School's ranking?
Quapaw Elementary School is ranked #1201 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Quapaw Elementary School often compared to?
Quapaw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairland Elementary School, Alexander Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Quapaw Elementary School?
272 students attend Quapaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Quapaw Elementary School students are American Indian, 45% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quapaw Elementary School?
Quapaw Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Quapaw Elementary School offer ?
Quapaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quapaw Elementary School part of?
Quapaw Elementary School is part of Quapaw School District.
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