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Tenkiller School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 157 students in Tenkiller School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public School in Tenkiller School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
1 School
1,782 Schools
# Students
157 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tenkiller School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#286 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.74
% American Indian
80%
11%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
21%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
16%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,115 is higher than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,605 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 63% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,115
$11,355
Spending / Student
$21,605
$11,328
Best Tenkiller School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tenkiller Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26106 East 863 Road
Welling, OK 74471
(918) 457-5996
Welling, OK 74471
(918) 457-5996
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tenkiller School District?
Tenkiller School District manages 1 public schools serving 157 students.
What is the rank of Tenkiller School District?
Tenkiller School District is ranked #310 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tenkiller School District?
80% of Tenkiller School District students are American Indian, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tenkiller School District?
Tenkiller School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Tenkiller School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,605 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 63% over four school years.
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