Summary:
The Oologah-Talala school district in Oklahoma is home to two elementary schools: Oologah-Talala Lower Elementary School (grades PK-1) and Oologah-Talala Upper Elementary School (grades 2-5). While the Lower Elementary School has a strong performance ranking and higher per-student spending, the Upper Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and generally lower proficiency rates compared to the state average.
The Oologah-Talala Lower Elementary School is ranked 175 out of 957 Oklahoma elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, it has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 53.65%. In contrast, the Upper Elementary School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 50.14%, but its statewide ranking has declined from 165 out of 276 schools in 2022-2023 to 283 out of 614 schools in 2024-2025.
Both schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0%, which is higher than the state average. The Upper Elementary School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state average, with some exceptions in 4th grade. Additionally, the Lower Elementary School spends more per student ($7,416) compared to the Upper Elementary School ($6,968), which may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools.
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