Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pocola Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pocola Elementary School's student population of 381 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Home of the Indians'
School Rankings
Pocola Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocola Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
9%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
2%
8%
White
63%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocola Elementary School's ranking?
Pocola Elementary School is ranked #827 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Pocola Elementary School often compared to?
Pocola Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poteau Upper Elementary School, Panama Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Pocola Elementary School?
381 students attend Pocola Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pocola Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pocola Elementary School?
Pocola Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pocola Elementary School offer ?
Pocola Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pocola Elementary School part of?
Pocola Elementary School is part of Pocola School District.
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