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#170 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 10% in state

Cleora Public School

Elementary School · Cleora · Afton, OK

An elementary school in Afton, OK where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.

451358 East 295 Road, Afton, OK 74331

  • Math 70% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2025)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected+31.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$16,788
Chronic Absenteeism0.6%

Students at Cleora Public School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency70%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency57%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 64% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
87%
2025
Math
70%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 34 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cleora Public School 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,362/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Afton), 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

$58,307

Median home value

$180,200

Median rent

$884/mo

College educated

21.1%

Homeownership

79%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74331; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Cleora

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$16,788NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cleora Public School is listed in CLEORA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cleora Public School

Cleora Public School is a public elementary school in Afton, OK, part of Cleora, serving approximately 162 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Cleora Public School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Cleora Public School is identified as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School 1. The institution holds an Exemplary High Performing School status 1. According to Niche rankings, the school is listed among the 2026 Best Schools in America, placing in the top 1% 1. It is also ranked as the #1 Best Elementary and Best Middle School in Oklahoma, as well as having the #1 Best Elementary and Middle School Teachers in Oklahoma, per Niche 1. The school offers various sports, including cross country, softball, football, basketball, track and field, and archery, and has achieved 27 ORES State Championships 1. Academic programs include a 1-to-1 Technology Program providing student MacBooks and online learning 1. Additional offerings include an Outdoor Education program with a wood technology classroom, hiking trail, fishing pond, and botany and horticulture studies 1. The school also features a Robotics & STEM Program, which has been a state champion and world qualifier 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.cleora.net
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cleora Public School

What grades does Cleora Public School serve?

Cleora Public School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Cleora Public School?

Cleora Public School has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleora Public School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cleora Public School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cleora Public School rank in OK?

Cleora Public School ranks #170 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Cleora Public School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cleora Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Cleora Public School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cleora Public School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cleora Public School a charter school?

No, Cleora Public School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cleora Public School a Title I school?

No, Cleora Public School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cleora Public School?

56.8% of students at Cleora Public School 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
162
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
0.6%
Area population (ZIP 74331)
7,110
Area average commute
36.6 min
Area median age
53.2
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 74331; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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