The Shady Point School, located on the northeastern edge of the community of Shady Point in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, was built in 1936 as a Works Progress Administration project. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Shady Point 51±¬ÁÏ 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 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shady Point 51±¬ÁÏ's student population of 172 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shady Point 51±¬ÁÏ 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 Shady Point 51±¬ÁÏ is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. 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)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
20%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
57%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shady Point 51±¬ÁÏ's ranking?
Shady Point 51±¬ÁÏ is ranked #1252 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Shady Point 51±¬ÁÏ often compared to?
Shady Point 51±¬ÁÏis often viewed alongside schools like Cameron 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 Shady Point 51±¬ÁÏ?
172 students attend Shady Point 51±¬ÁÏ.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Shady Point 51±¬ÁÏ students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shady Point 51±¬ÁÏ?
Shady Point 51±¬ÁÏ has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shady Point 51±¬ÁÏ offer ?
Shady Point 51±¬ÁÏ offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shady Point 51±¬ÁÏ part of?
Shady Point 51±¬ÁÏ is part of Shady Point School District.
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