Elementary Schools in Weleetka

The Spence Memorial Elementary School is the sole elementary school located in Weleetka, Oklahoma. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and has faced significant academic and socioeconomic challenges over the past decade.

Spence Memorial Elementary School is ranked 417 out of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (32%), Mathematics (20%), and Science (19%) are all lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0% and an extremely high percentage (99.53%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Despite the school's challenges, its ranking and rating have remained relatively consistent over the past 10 years, suggesting that significant improvements have not been made during this time. The school's spending per student of $8,946 is in line with the state average, but it is unclear if this level of funding is adequate to address the academic and socioeconomic needs of the student population. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach involving increased resources, targeted interventions, and collaboration with the local community.