Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Penn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
55%
8%
White
14%
44%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
12%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% OK state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% OK state average).
How many students attend Penn Elementary School?
258 students attend Penn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Penn Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Penn Elementary School?
Penn Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Penn Elementary School offer ?
Penn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Penn Elementary School part of?
Penn Elementary School is part of Tulsa School District.
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