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Whitebead Public School

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Whitebead Public School ranks 296 th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

296^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 614 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of Oklahoma elementary schools

Summary

Whitebead Public School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, with 311 students. The school is part of the Whitebead school district, which is ranked 221 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whitebead Public School has some notable strengths, including outperforming the state average in several key test score metrics, such as 32% proficiency in English Language Arts compared to the state's 26%, and 47% proficiency in Science compared to 30% statewide. The school also ranks 104th out of 506 Oklahoma elementary schools for its performance with low socioeconomic status students, earning a 4-star rating in this category. Additionally, Whitebead Public School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.6 to 15.4, compared to nearby schools with ratios around 14-16.

However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 123rd in 2017-2018 to 296th in 2024-2025, despite maintaining a 3-star rating. This suggests the school may be struggling to keep pace with improvements at other schools in the state. Another area of concern is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.1% in 2022-2023 to 19.0% in 2024-2025. When compared to nearby schools, Elmore City-Pernell Elementary and Wayne Elementary also have strong performance, with higher test scores in some areas than Whitebead. The nearby Paoli Elementary and Pauls Valley Elementary schools also have higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance.

294

Students ?

10.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,596

Per pupil spending ?

65.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16476 North County Road 3200
Pauls Valley, OK 73075-3075

(405) 238-3021

District: Whitebead

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.8%

White:

39.1%

Two or more races:

10.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 56th percentile in 2009 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Oklahoma median (52nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Mathematics scores 10 pts below the Oklahoma average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg32%

Oklahoma avg27%

296^th of 614

Oklahoma public elementary schools ?

Top 48%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 29% (2015) to top 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

221^st of 452Whitebead among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	50.1	296 of 614	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.3	310 of 646	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.1	180 of 411	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.7	123 of 406	69.7%	★★★★☆
2017	64.7	120 of 407	70.5%	★★★★☆
2016	44.8	289 of 498	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	68.6	282 of 957	70.5%	★★★★☆
2011	66.8	268 of 846	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.3	381 of 845	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.0	368 of 840	56.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	69.3	104 of 506	79.4%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	91.3	16 of 407	96.1%	★★★★★
2019	92.7	8 of 228	96.5%	★★★★★
2018	90.3	11 of 233	95.3%	★★★★★
2017	61.9	69 of 238	71.0%	★★★★☆
2016	54.0	142 of 332	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.2	216 of 542	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.0	117 of 539	78.3%	★★★★☆
2009	56.0	234 of 521	55.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)79th percentile+27 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Science47%+17 vs state

English Language Arts I32%+6 vs state

Mathematics16%-10 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 27, 2021

My two sons went to Whitebead and both were in the top ten per cent. They both are now grown and own thriving businesses and the other is a General Manager for a large corporation in Oklahoma. Whitebead school with its goals and educators played a major roll in their education and success as productive citizens. Close Quote

Schools Near Whitebead Public School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)					OSTP Mathematics (2025)					OSTP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Whitebead Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	16476 North County Road 3200	Pauls Valley	73075	Garvin County	Whitebead	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 238-3021	294	28	10.4	65.6%	115 (39.1%)	1 (0.3%)	120 (40.8%)	3 (1.0%)	25 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.2%)	50.1	296^th of 614 public elementary schools	51.8%					(n/a)	19.0			52.0	32.0	17.0			28.0	16.0		47.0	$10,596
Pauls Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1650 West Grant	Pauls Valley	73075	Garvin County	Pauls Valley	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 238-2312	462	32	14.6	72.5%	195 (42.2%)	16 (3.5%)	138 (29.9%)	1 (0.2%)	55 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (12.3%)								(n/a)	28.0				28.0	33.0				33.0			$11,472
Paoli Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	108 Dulin Street	Paoli	73074	Garvin County	Paoli	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 484-7231	95	9	10.2	80.0%	46 (48.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (17.9%)	3 (3.2%)	14 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (15.8%)								(n/a)					26.0					40.0			$15,131
Maysville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	9 Williams	Maysville	73057	Garvin County	Maysville	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 867-5550	210	14	15.3	76.7%	140 (66.7%)	4 (1.9%)	11 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (23.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)								(n/a)					20.0					10.0		25.0	$9,738
Wayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	212 South Seifried Street	Wayne	73095	McClain County	Wayne	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 449-3646	211	16	13.3	63.5%	143 (67.8%)	3 (1.4%)	22 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.7%)	54.3	257^th of 614 public elementary schools	58.1%					(n/a)	40.0	40.0	25.0		35.0	34.0	48.0	18.0		33.0	11.0	11.0	$10,293
Elmore City-Pernell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	308 N Main	Elmore City	73433	Garvin County	Elmore City-Pernell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 788-2869	197	15	13.0	72.1%	142 (72.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (17.3%)	53	272^nd of 614 public elementary schools	55.7%					(n/a)	29.0	41.0	32.0		34.0	39.0	31.0	24.0		32.0	16.0	16.0	$10,790
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	301 E Chickasaw	Wynnewood	73098	Garvin County	Wynnewood	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 665-4371	274	16	17.6	77.7%	131 (47.8%)	9 (3.3%)	35 (12.8%)	2 (0.7%)	36 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (22.3%)	12.1	573^rd of 614 public elementary schools	6.7%					(n/a)	13.0	3.0			9.0	19.0	5.0			13.0			$15,216
Lexington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	420 Northeast Fifth Street	Lexington	73051	Cleveland County	Lexington	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 527-7236	463	33	14.0	72.1%	309 (66.7%)	6 (1.3%)	61 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.2%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (10.4%)	21.8	495^th of 614 public elementary schools	19.4%					(n/a)	13.0	18.0	16.0		15.0	12.0	25.0	15.0		17.0	15.0	15.0	$10,012
Lindsay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	402 SW 8th	Lindsay	73052	Garvin County	Lindsay	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 756-3134	503	35	14.5	68.2%	285 (56.7%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (14.5%)	2 (0.4%)	83 (16.5%)	1 (0.2%)	59 (11.7%)	29.5	440^th of 614 public elementary schools	28.3%		21.3	336^th of 389 public elementary schools	13.6%	104	20.0	8.0			15.0	33.0	23.0			28.0			$10,905
Purcell Intermediate School	Public	3-5	711 North Ninth Avenue	Purcell	73080	McClain County	Purcell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 442-0099	328	22	14.7	65.9%	164 (50.0%)	2 (0.6%)	88 (26.8%)	4 (1.2%)	26 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (13.4%)	47.2	321^st of 614 public elementary schools	47.7%		35.9	275^th of 389 public elementary schools	29.3%	46	27.0	10.0	26.0		21.0	30.0	38.0	28.0		32.0	40.0	40.0	$9,975

Frequently Asked Questions about Whitebead Public School

How many students attend Whitebead Public School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 294 students attended Whitebead Public School.

Is Whitebead Public School a good school?

Whitebead Public School ranks 296^th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Whitebead Public School?

Students at Whitebead Public School are 41% Hispanic, 39% White, 10% Two or more races, 9% American Indian, 1% Asian.

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