Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tinker 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 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tinker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tinker Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Tinker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tinker Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#1019 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
18%
8%
White
42%
44%
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
52%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tinker Elementary School's ranking?
Tinker Elementary School is ranked #1019 out of 1,680 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?
15-19% 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 Tinker Elementary School?
378 students attend Tinker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Tinker Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tinker Elementary School?
Tinker Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tinker Elementary School offer ?
Tinker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tinker Elementary School part of?
Tinker Elementary School is part of Midwest City-Del City School District.
In what neighborhood is Tinker Elementary School located?
Tinker Elementary School is located in the Tinker Air Force Base neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK.
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