SEQUOYAH ES

TAHLEQUAH
425 South College
Tahlequah, OK 74464
182 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Sequoyah Elementary School is a public primary school located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, serving as part of the Tahlequah Public Schools district. Situated in the heart of the Cherokee Nation, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and reflects the historical and cultural significance of the region. It provides a foundational educational environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for the transition to middle school within the district.

As an institution within the Tahlequah school system, Sequoyah Elementary emphasizes a commitment to student achievement and community engagement. The school leverages the resources of the larger district to support its curriculum, while maintaining a supportive environment tailored to elementary-aged learners. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district policies through the official Tahlequah Public Schools website, which serves as a hub for communication and educational transparency.
182
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    66 (36.3%)
  • Two or More
    40 (22.0%)
  • White
    37 (20.3%)
  • Hispanic
    33 (18.1%)
  • Black
    3 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: TAHLEQUAH
Phone: (918)458-4130
Website: http://www.tahlequahschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 182
Gender Ratio