The top reported proficiency rate is 11% in Science. The lowest is 7% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Hamilton Es
Hamilton Elementary is a public school in the Tulsa Public Schools district, serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. It is located in a residential area of Tulsa, Oklahoma’s second-largest city, a place whose economy has moved beyond its historic oil identity into finance, aviation, and technology. The city has seen steady growth and is home to a concentration of Art Deco architecture, several universities, and cultural institutions. For a family considering this school, the immediate context of the district matters: Tulsa Public Schools has been under state scrutiny. In 2023 the Oklahoma State Board of Education lowered the district’s accreditation to “accredited with deficiencies,” citing low academic performance. The district has also moved to close under-enrolled elementary schools, part of a right-sizing effort driven by a drop in enrollment over the past decade. At the same time, voters approved a large bond package in 2024 for facility upgrades, safety, and technology, with no tax rate increase. These factors shape the environment in which Hamilton operates.
Hamilton itself is a small school, with an enrollment that is modest for an elementary. The student body is diverse: more than half of students identify as Hispanic, and the remainder includes White, Black, two or more races, 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 in the records we reviewed, so a family would want to ask the school directly about those supports.
Academic performance, as measured by the Oklahoma State Testing Program (OSTP) in the 2024-25 school year, is very low. In math, the proportion of students scoring proficient or above was in the single digits at every tested grade level. In English language arts, results were similarly low, with a small fraction of students meeting the bar. In science, tested only in fifth grade, the pattern held. Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages results across tested subjects and grades, lands in the bottom quartile when compared with other districts in Tulsa County. These are not numbers that paint a picture of strong academic outcomes; a parent may want to investigate what academic interventions and supports are in place, and how the school is working to address these results.
The district’s accreditation status and its recent school closures add another layer. The state’s “accredited with deficiencies” label is a public signal that the district has been flagged for performance and policy issues. Families moving into the area should know that the district is under pressure to improve, and that the school’s test scores are a reflection of this broader challenge. At the same time, the bond passage suggests investment in facilities and resources, which could eventually benefit Hamilton.
The housing market in the zip code area around the school is notably more affordable than the state average, with home values below the Oklahoma norm and rents also comparatively moderate. This makes the neighborhood a more accessible entry point into Tulsa’s housing market, though the trade-off is the school’s academic profile. The school itself is a traditional public school, not a charter or magnet, and it does not appear to have a specialized program focus in the data provided.
For a parent weighing options, Hamilton Elementary is a school where the numbers are straightforward: academic proficiency is weak across the board, and the district is contending with accreditation challenges and enrollment decline. The school serves a diverse, low-income population, and the neighborhood offers relatively affordable housing. The story here is not about programs or pathways; it is about a school that faces significant academic hurdles and sits within a district that is working to stabilize and improve. A family considering Hamilton would be wise to speak with the school directly about how it supports struggling students, what academic interventions are in place, and what the school’s own trajectory looks like under the district’s improvement efforts.
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