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Paden Elementary School

315 W 10th
Paden, OK 74860
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paden 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 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Paden Elementary School's student population of 149 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
'Pride, Perseverance, Progress'

School Rankings

Paden 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 Paden Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (OK)
#1027 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
25%
25-29%
27%
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
19%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
3%
8%
White
52%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
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 Paden Elementary School's ranking?
Paden Elementary School is ranked #1027 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?
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 Paden Elementary School?
149 students attend Paden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Paden Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paden Elementary School?
Paden Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paden Elementary School offer ?
Paden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paden Elementary School part of?
Paden Elementary School is part of Paden School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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