The top reported proficiency rate is 29% in Math. The lowest is 21% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Northwest Es
Northwest Elementary is a pre-kindergarten through fourth-grade school in the Jenks district, located in the Tulsa area. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. The school serves a large student body for its grade band, with enrollment spread fairly evenly across kindergarten through fourth grade and a sizable pre-kindergarten program. The student population is diverse: white students make up the largest share, followed by Asian, Hispanic, two or more races, Black, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about these supports.
On state assessments, Northwest Elementary’s proficiency rates in both math and English language arts fall below the midpoint when compared with other districts in Tulsa County. In third-grade math, roughly a quarter of students scored at the proficient level or above. In fourth-grade math, about a third did. In English language arts, the rates were lower: roughly a fifth of third graders and a slightly larger share of fourth graders met the proficiency bar. The state changed its cut scores for these tests, which makes direct comparisons with prior years unreliable, but the current snapshot shows that a majority of students at this school are not yet reaching the proficient mark. A parent may want to discuss with the school how it supports students who are below that threshold and what interventions are in place.
Because Northwest Elementary serves only pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism and discipline were also not available. The school is part of the Jenks district, which has a pattern of annual bond elections that voters have consistently approved. Those bonds fund facility improvements, technology, transportation, and instructional materials across the district, and they affect local property taxes. The district has planned similar bond propositions for future years, signaling ongoing capital investment.
The school is located in Tulsa, a large and economically diverse city. Tulsa’s economy has moved beyond its historic oil base into finance, aviation, telecommunications, and technology. The city has a notable concentration of Art Deco architecture downtown, and its civic and cultural institutions include the Gilcrease Museum, the Woody Guthrie Center, and the Greenwood Rising history center. The area has seen steady population growth, and the housing market in the school’s zip code reflects home values above the state average, with rents that are moderate relative to national income benchmarks.
For a family considering Northwest Elementary, the picture is one of a large, diverse elementary school within a district that invests regularly in its facilities and technology. The academic proficiency numbers are a soft spot, and a parent would want to understand how the school addresses this, what curriculum and intervention programs are used, and how the school supports students who are not yet at the proficient level. The school’s size and diversity may appeal to families looking for a broad peer environment, while those focused on high test scores may want to look more closely at the school’s approach to instruction and support.
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