The top reported proficiency rate is 34% in Math. The lowest is 9% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Hartshorne Es
Hartshorne ES is a public elementary school in the small, rural city of Hartshorne, Oklahoma, serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Hartshorne Public Schools district, which also operates a junior high and high school within the town. The school’s enrollment is modest, and the student body reflects the community’s demographic makeup: the largest groups are white students and American Indian or Alaska Native students, followed by students of two or more races, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Black, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. Data on economic disadvantage, students with disabilities, and English learners were not available in the state-reported information, so a family would need to ask the school directly about those supports.
Academically, Hartshorne ES participates in Oklahoma’s state testing program in math, English language arts, and science for grades three through five. The proficiency rates on these assessments are low when measured against state standards. In fourth-grade math, a moderate share of students scored proficient, and third-grade math showed a similar pattern. Fifth-grade math results were suppressed, likely because the number of students tested was small enough to require privacy protections. In reading, fourth and fifth graders posted very low proficiency rates, and third-grade reading results were also suppressed. Fifth-grade science proficiency was also very low. The state changed the cut scores for math and English language arts in recent years, so these results reflect the new, more stringent standards rather than a direct comparison with prior years. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint among the approximately fourteen districts in Pittsburg County. That means Hartshorne ES is performing in the middle of the pack relative to other districts in the area, but the absolute proficiency levels remain a concern. A parent may want to explore what interventions and supports the school offers for reading and math.
Because Hartshorne ES serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data was also not available in the state data. The school does not have any advanced course offerings that would apply to this grade band. Information about specific programs such as art, music, or enrichment was not provided in the available data.
The town of Hartshorne itself is a small, historically working-class community that originated as a coal mining company town. Its population has declined over the long term, and the built environment is modest, with a small downtown corridor that includes the public library and a few businesses. Several historic churches and two Works Progress Administration school buildings are local landmarks. Housing is very affordable relative to state and national benchmarks, with a typical home value well below the Oklahoma median. The school system is one of the larger employers in town. No recent district-level changes or strategic initiatives were found in publicly reported information, so the district appears to have been stable in its operations.
For a family considering this school, the picture is straightforward. Hartshorne ES is a small, community-anchored elementary school in a rural, affordable setting. Its student body is diverse, with a notable share of Native American students. Academic proficiency rates are low in absolute terms, though the school is not an outlier within its county. The gaps in available data—economic status, special education, English learner services, and program offerings—mean that a parent should contact the school directly to get a fuller sense of what support is available for students who are below grade level. The school’s size and setting may appeal to families who value a close-knit, small-town environment and are prepared to engage actively with the school to ensure their child’s academic needs are met.
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