Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Hope Franklin 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Hope Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John Hope Franklin Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Hope Franklin 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 John Hope Franklin Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1613 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
49%
8%
White
11%
43%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
13%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Hope Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
John Hope Franklin Elementary School is ranked #1613 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend John Hope Franklin Elementary School?
367 students attend John Hope Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of John Hope Franklin Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Hope Franklin Elementary School?
John Hope Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Hope Franklin Elementary School offer ?
John Hope Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Hope Franklin Elementary School part of?
John Hope Franklin Elementary School is part of Tulsa School District.
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