Below Average
#1595 of 1,750 schools in OK
Central ES
Elementary School · Central · Sallisaw, OK
An elementary school in Sallisaw, OK where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
108089 South 4670 Road, Sallisaw, OK 74955
- Math 12% proficient (2025)
- Reading 17% proficient (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central ES score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2021, to 14% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 57 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Central ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,660/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sallisaw), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,243
Median home value
$124,800
Median rent
$854/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74955; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 3–5 | 3.9 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Liberty ESEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–2 | 4.0 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Gans ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–8 | 4.1 mi | 240 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Central
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,854NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central ES is listed in CENTRAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central ES
Central ES is a public elementary school in Sallisaw, OK, part of Central, serving approximately 335 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,595 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central ES
What grades does Central ES serve?
Central ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Central ES?
Central ES has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Central ES is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central ES rank in OK?
Central ES ranks #1,595 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Central ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Central ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Central ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central ES has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central ES a charter school?
No, Central ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central ES a Title I school?
No, Central ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central ES?
76.1% of students at Central 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sequoyah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (918) 775-5525
- Area population (ZIP 74955)
- 14,299
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 74955; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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