The top reported proficiency rate is 27% in Science. The lowest is 9% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Salina Es
Salina Elementary School is a public school in Mayes County serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. It is one of the elementary schools within the Salina school district and is located in the small rural town of Salina, Oklahoma, on the eastern shore of Lake Hudson. The town itself has a modest commercial strip, a handful of churches, a post office, and a museum focused on the area's fur trade history. The population has been slowly declining for decades, though recent estimates suggest a slight uptick. Housing values in the area are below the national median, and residents rely on personal vehicles for most errands. The school is integrated into the fabric of the small town rather than occupying a separated campus.
State assessment results for the 2024-25 school year show that proficiency rates in math and English language arts are low across all tested grades. In third-grade math, a small share of students scored at the proficient or above level. The rate improved somewhat in fourth-grade math but dropped again in fifth grade. In English language arts, proficiency rates were very low in third and fourth grades, with a modest increase in fifth grade. Fifth-grade science results were similar to math, with roughly a quarter of students meeting the proficiency bar. The state recently changed cut scores for math and English language arts assessments, making direct comparisons to prior years uncertain, but the current numbers place the school well below typical performance levels. When compared with other elementary schools across Mayes County, Salina Elementary's overall proficiency index falls in the bottom quartile among districts in the county.
Enrollment is around typical for a rural elementary school of this grade band. The student body is characterized by a substantial proportion of American Indian or Alaska Native students, a large share of white students, and a group identifying as two or more races. Very small numbers of Asian and Hispanic students are also enrolled. Data on students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, students with disabilities, and English learners were not reported, so a family looking for information on economic need or special education services would need to ask the school directly.
The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. No information was available about discipline rates, staffing ratios, attendance, or chronic absenteeism. The district brief did not reveal any recent changes such as boundary adjustments, program additions, or leadership turnover that would meet a four-year lasting-impact threshold. A parent might want to follow up with the school about class sizes, support services, and any extracurricular or enrichment offerings for elementary students.
For a family considering this school, the picture is straightforward. This is a rural elementary school in a slowly shrinking town with minimal commercial development. Academic performance on state assessments trails most other districts in the county. The community is tight-knit, with a strong Native American presence and a connection to the lake. The housing market is affordable relative to national averages. Parents who prioritize strong test scores or a wide array of specialized programs will find few signs of those here. Families who value a small-town setting, a modestly paced school environment, and direct access to outdoor recreation may find the fit natural. The absence of key data points on free lunch eligibility and special services means a prospective parent should plan a visit and ask detailed questions about the school's academic support structure.
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