Average
#1393 of 1,750 schools in OK
- Math 6% proficient (2025)
- Reading 6% proficient (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 69 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 6% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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
94.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,582/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tulsa), 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
$47,287
Median home value
$120,600
Median rent
$955/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Project Accept Traice ESEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | 2.2 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Emerson ESEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Northwoods Fine Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 521 | 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.
Tulsa
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #49 of 69
- District spending per student
- $11,873NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad is listed in TULSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad is a public elementary school in Tulsa, OK, part of Tulsa, serving approximately 362 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,393 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad
What grades does Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad serve?
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad?
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad rank in OK?
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad ranks #1,393 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad's MySchoolScout rating?
Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad a charter school?
No, Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad a Title I school?
No, Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad?
94.2% of students at Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Acad 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Tulsa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.6%
- Phone
- (918) 833-8860
- Area population (ZIP 74127)
- 15,990
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 74127; 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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