The top reported proficiency rate is 9% in Math. The lowest is 3% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Disney Es
Disney Elementary is a public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Tulsa Public Schools system. Located in a residential area on the east side of the city, the school draws its student body from a neighborhood within Oklahoma’s second-largest city. Tulsa itself has a diversified economy rooted in energy, aviation, finance, and technology, and the city has seen steady population growth. The school’s zip code area shows housing costs that are moderate relative to state and national benchmarks, and the neighborhood is part of a larger urban fabric with significant cultural and civic institutions.
The school’s academic results place it in a difficult position. On the state’s Oklahoma School Testing Program, the share of students who met or exceeded state standards in math and English language arts was very low across all tested grades. In third grade, roughly one in ten students scored proficient in math and a similar share in reading. By fourth and fifth grade, those figures dropped further, with particularly low performance in reading. Fifth-grade science results showed even fewer students reaching the proficient level. When compared with other school districts in Tulsa County, Disney Elementary’s overall performance across subjects fell in the bottom quartile. It is worth noting that Oklahoma adjusted the cut scores for math and English language arts assessments in the 2024–25 school year, so these results may not align exactly with prior years, but the immediate picture shows a school where very few students are currently meeting state academic benchmarks. A parent considering this school would want to understand what supports are in place for students who are behind and how the school is working to improve outcomes.
The student body is diverse. Hispanic students make up the largest share, followed by Black, White, and smaller groups of students who are two or more races, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Information on the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals, students with disabilities, and English learners was not available in the provided data, though these factors often shape a school’s resource needs. The school enrolls a sizable number of students across its grade span, and class sizes are typical for a Tulsa elementary school. No data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, or staffing ratios were provided.
Disney Elementary sits within a district that has faced significant challenges in recent years. Tulsa Public Schools’ accreditation was lowered to “accredited with deficiencies” in 2023, with the state board citing low academic performance and library book policy concerns. The district has also been managing declining enrollment, which prompted the closure of two elementary schools in 2024. At the same time, voters approved a large bond package in 2024 to fund facility improvements, technology, and instructional materials across all schools without raising taxes. These district-level developments mean that the broader institutional context is one of both financial investment and academic scrutiny. For families at Disney Elementary, the district’s priorities and stability may be a factor in their experience.
No information about specific programs such as gifted education, arts, or extracurricular offerings was available in the data. Families would need to contact the school directly to learn about any specialized opportunities or support services. The school’s website or a visit would fill in those gaps.
Disney Elementary serves a large, diverse student community in a city with a strong economic base, but its academic results are among the lowest in Tulsa County. The district is actively working on infrastructure and has acknowledged performance issues. This is a school where a parent would want to dig deeper into the academic support structure and what the school is doing to raise achievement.
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