The top reported proficiency rate is 16% in Science. The lowest is 14% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Konawa Es
Konawa ES serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in the town of Konawa, a small rural community in Seminole County. The school is the only elementary in the Konawa district and draws its attendance from the town and surrounding area. With a student population that is predominantly white and American Indian or Alaska Native, and smaller shares of Hispanic, Asian, and Black students, the peer environment reflects the demographics of a place that has been a trade and energy-service center for generations but has seen its population decline over time.
Academically, the state testing results place Konawa ES well below typical performance. Across math, English language arts, and science for grades three through six, proficiency rates were low in every tested grade and subject. The share of students scoring proficient or above on the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP) was especially weak in fifth-grade math and reading, and while sixth-grade English showed a somewhat higher rate, the overall pattern is one of serious academic challenge. When measured against other districts in Seminole County, Konawa ES’s combined proficiency index falls below the midpoint of the cohort. This is a soft spot that any parent considering this school would want to explore further with the school and district leaders to understand what supports are in place and what improvement efforts are underway.
The data on economic disadvantage is not available; the school did not report the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, nor did it report counts for special education or English learner populations. That makes it difficult to assess the level of need or the allocation of resources from that angle. Similarly, there is no publicly reported information on chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, or staffing ratios for Konawa ES. A parent may wish to ask the school directly about class sizes, teacher experience, and attendance patterns.
Konawa itself is a low-density crossroads town where the energy industry and a large power plant are the main economic anchors, along with the school system. Housing in the area is significantly more affordable than the state or national averages, which could be a draw for families looking for lower-cost living in a rural setting. However, the town has not seen recent growth; its population has been gradually declining, and no major new housing developments or district-level changes were reported in available sources.
For a family evaluating Konawa ES, the central takeaway is that this is a school with clear academic struggles that place it behind most other options in Seminole County. The setting is quiet and rural, with a tight-knit feel but limited commercial and cultural amenities. The lack of key data on student support programs and economic need means a family interested in this school would need to invest time in direct conversations with the principal and central office to build a fuller picture.
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