Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Talihina Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Talihina Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Talihina Elementary School's student population of 220 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Talihina 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 Talihina Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1252 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
60%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
n/a
8%
White
34%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talihina Elementary School's ranking?
Talihina Elementary School is ranked #1252 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Talihina Elementary School often compared to?
Talihina Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leflore Elementary School, Whitesboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Talihina Elementary School?
220 students attend Talihina Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Talihina Elementary School students are American Indian, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Talihina Elementary School?
Talihina Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Talihina Elementary School offer ?
Talihina Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Talihina Elementary School part of?
Talihina Elementary School is part of Talihina School District.
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