The top reported proficiency rate is 16% in Math. The lowest is 9% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Lewis and Clark Es
Lewis and Clark Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as part of Tulsa Public Schools. It is a regular public elementary school, not a charter. The student body is one where a single ethnic group forms the majority; the largest share of students are of Hispanic background, making up roughly half of enrollment, with sizable groups of white students, Black students, Asian students, and students who identify with two or more races. American Indian and Alaska Native students are also present in small numbers, as are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander students. Data on how many students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are classified as English learners was not available. For an elementary school, this information often provides context for the level of support a family may find, and its absence is a gap a parent may want to ask the school about directly.
The school’s academic performance on Oklahoma’s state assessments, the OSTP, shows results that place it in the bottom quarter relative to other districts in Tulsa County. In third-grade math, roughly one in six students scored at a proficient level or above. In fourth-grade math, that share was about one in five, and in fifth-grade math it dropped to roughly one in twelve. English language arts results followed a similar pattern. In third-grade ELA, about one in seven students reached proficiency. In fourth-grade ELA, the share fell to about one in thirteen. Fifth-grade ELA rebounded somewhat, with roughly one in six students proficient. Science is tested in fifth grade only, and the share of students scoring proficient was about one in twelve. These figures come from a year when Oklahoma altered its cut scores for math and ELA, which means year-over-year comparisons are not possible. The school’s overall proficiency index sits in the bottom quartile among Tulsa County districts, and the results are consistent: in every tested grade and subject, proficiency rates are low.
No data was reported on chronic absenteeism or discipline, and there is no information on course access or staffing ratios. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report.
Housing in the area around the school is somewhat more affordable than the state average. Typical home values are below the Oklahoma median, and estimated monthly mortgage payments, when factoring a conventional down payment, are below the area’s median rent, making owning more accessible than renting in this zip code. Tulsa itself is Oklahoma’s second-largest city, historically tied to the oil industry but now more diversified into finance, aviation, and technology. The city’s downtown features Art Deco architecture, and major cultural institutions like the Gilcrease Museum and the Woody Guthrie Center anchor civic life. The Tulsa metropolitan area has grown steadily in population over the past few decades.
Families considering Lewis and Clark should be aware that Tulsa Public Schools as a whole has been navigating a period of transition. In 2023, the state board lowered the district’s accreditation to “accredited with deficiencies” over low academic performance and library book policy concerns, though the district remains fully operational. The following year, voters approved a bond package for facility upgrades, safety technology, and instructional materials across all schools. The district also closed two elementary schools in 2024 as part of a portfolio review driven by falling enrollment, which signals that right-sizing efforts are ongoing. For a family looking at this elementary school, the academic results are the central fact: proficiency rates in reading, math, and science are low across all tested grades, and the school’s performance relative to other schools in the county places it in a challenging position. This is a school where a parent will want to have a close conversation with the principal about what supports are in place and what the school’s academic trajectory looks like.
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