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#890 of 1,750 schools in OK
Pawhuska ES
Elementary School · Pawhuska · Pawhuska, OK
An elementary school in Pawhuska, OK serving grades 3rd – 5th.
1700 Lynn Avenue, Pawhuska, OK 74056
- Math 21% proficient (2025)
- Reading 16% proficient (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pawhuska ES score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 48 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pawhuska 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,029/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pawhuska), 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
$49,455
Median home value
$126,800
Median rent
$571/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pawhuska
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pawhuska ES is listed in PAWHUSKA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pawhuska ES
Pawhuska ES is a public elementary school in Pawhuska, OK, part of Pawhuska, serving approximately 156 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #890 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pawhuska ES
What grades does Pawhuska ES serve?
Pawhuska ES serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Pawhuska ES?
Pawhuska ES has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pawhuska ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Pawhuska ES is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pawhuska ES rank in OK?
Pawhuska ES ranks #890 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Pawhuska ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Pawhuska ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Pawhuska ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pawhuska ES has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pawhuska ES a charter school?
No, Pawhuska ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pawhuska ES a Title I school?
No, Pawhuska ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pawhuska ES?
81.4% of students at Pawhuska 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 156
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Osage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (918) 287-1265
- Area population (ZIP 74056)
- 4,874
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 74056; 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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