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Celia Clinton ES

Elementary School · TULSA

1740 North Harvard Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74115

Enrollment

542

Student-Teacher

21.7:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Oklahoma schools

#1,107 of 1,750

In Tulsa

#53 of 104

public schools

In district

#29 of 69

TULSA

Academic growth

9.0 / 10

Excellent

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Celia Clinton ES

5.7/10

Elementary School in Tulsa · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Celia Clinton ES

Celia Clinton ES is a public elementary school in Tulsa, OK, part of TULSA. Celia Clinton ES serves approximately 542 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Celia Clinton ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,107 of 1,750 schools in OK.

Structured state assessment records for Celia Clinton ES show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • OK avg 6.0

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Celia Clinton ES sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Celia Clinton ES runs 21.7:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

43% of students at Celia Clinton ES were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency6% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency5% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)15% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio21.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,873
Chronic Absenteeism43%

Celia Clinton ES — Students at Celia Clinton ES score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

91.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores OK OSTP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 12.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 14.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
N/A

Based on 48 test records from OK state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
28%
2012
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
21%
ELA
29%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
11%
2017
Math
7%
ELA
9%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
9%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
9%
2020*
Math
2%
ELA
2%
2021*
Math
2%
ELA
2%
2022
Math
2%
ELA
2%
2024
Math
1.5%
ELA
8.5%
2025
Math
4.5%
ELA
6.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.0/10.

How Celia Clinton ES Compares

See how Celia Clinton ES performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.7/10
37th percentile in OK
Academic
2.5/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
9.0/10
Excellent
Environment
2.0/10
Needs Improvement
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
92%
Teaching Staff
22:1 student-teacher ratio
25 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
43.0%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

1740 North Harvard Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74115

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Celia Clinton ES may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MAYO DEMONSTRATION ES (rated 6.7/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ANDERSON ES (rated 6.5/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Tulsa, see our Tulsa schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
UNITY LEARNING ACADEMY Tulsa 0.7 mi 5.5
SPRINGDALE ES Tulsa 0.8 mi 5.7
OWEN ES Tulsa 1.1 mi 5.7
SEQUOYAH ES Tulsa 1.3 mi 6.0
FELICITAS MENDEZ INTL SCHOOL Tulsa 1.4 mi 5.8
INSTITUTO BILINGUE GUADALUPANO Tulsa 1.6 mi
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Tulsa 1.7 mi 7.6
SAN MIGUEL SCHOOL OF TULSA Tulsa 1.6 mi 5.7
KIPP TULSA ACAD. COLLEGE PREP. Tulsa 1.5 mi 6.4
WILL ROGERS COLLEGE HS Tulsa 1.9 mi 6.5
WILL ROGERS COLLEGE MS Tulsa 1.9 mi 5.1
ANDERSON ES Tulsa 1.7 mi 6.5
KENDALL-WHITTIER ES Tulsa 2.0 mi 5.5
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HS Tulsa 1.7 mi 8.3
TULSA ADVENTIST ACADEMY Tulsa 2.2 mi 6.1
TRAICE Tulsa 2.3 mi 3.5
TRAICE MS Tulsa 2.3 mi 5.6
TULSA MET HS Tulsa 1.9 mi 5.5
Tulsa Met Middle School Tulsa 1.9 mi 4.7
MAYO DEMONSTRATION ES Tulsa 2.4 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 74115 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$43,111

Median Home Value

$74,900

Median Rent

$987/mo

Population

23,657

College Educated

8.6%

Homeownership

54.9%

Avg Commute

20 min

Poverty Rate

28.4%

Median Age

30.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Celia Clinton ES

What grades does Celia Clinton ES serve?

Celia Clinton ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Celia Clinton ES?

Celia Clinton ES has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Celia Clinton ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Celia Clinton ES is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Celia Clinton ES rank in OK?

Celia Clinton ES ranks #1,107 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Celia Clinton ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Celia Clinton ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Celia Clinton ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Celia Clinton ES has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Celia Clinton ES a charter school?

No, Celia Clinton ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Celia Clinton ES a Title I school?

No, Celia Clinton ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Celia Clinton ES?

91.5% of students at Celia Clinton ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
53 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
26 Some Transit
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
542
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Free/Reduced Lunch
91.5%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tulsa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.0%

District

TULSA
District Enrollment
33,562
Schools in District
69
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,873
District Rank
#29 of 69

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