Excellent
#16 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 1% in state
Perkins-tryon ES
Elementary School · Perkins-tryon · Perkins, OK
An elementary school in Perkins, OK where students score 47 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 549, Perkins, OK 74059
- Math 82% proficient (2012)
- Reading 82% proficient (2012)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Perkins-tryon ES score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 23 points since 2009, reaching 82% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Perkins-tryon 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,064/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Perkins), 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
$53,860
Median home value
$195,500
Median rent
$888/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Perkins-tryon
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $9,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Perkins-tryon ES is listed in PERKINS-TRYON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Perkins-tryon ES
Perkins-tryon ES is a public elementary school in Perkins, OK, part of Perkins-tryon, serving approximately 449 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perkins-tryon ES
What grades does Perkins-tryon ES serve?
Perkins-tryon ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Perkins-tryon ES?
Perkins-tryon ES has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perkins-tryon ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Perkins-tryon ES is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Perkins-tryon ES rank in OK?
Perkins-tryon ES ranks #16 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Perkins-tryon ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Perkins-tryon ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Perkins-tryon ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perkins-tryon ES has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is Perkins-tryon ES a charter school?
No, Perkins-tryon ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perkins-tryon ES a Title I school?
No, Perkins-tryon ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perkins-tryon ES?
51.7% of students at Perkins-tryon 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 449
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Payne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (405) 547-5741
- Area population (ZIP 74059)
- 5,854
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 74059; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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