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Little Axe Public Schools, Oklahoma
| Little Axe Public Schools |
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| Cleveland County, Oklahoma |
| District details |
| Superintendent: Jay Thomas |
| # of school board members: 5 |
| Website: Link |
Little Axe Public Schools is a school district in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.
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Superintendent
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Jay Thomas is the superintendent of Little Axe Public Schools.[1]
School board
The Little Axe Public Schools Governing Board consists of five members elected by district to five-year terms.[2]
Elections
Members of the Little Axe Public Schools Governing Board are elected to five-year terms. One seat is regularly scheduled for election each year.
One seat on the school board was up for general election on April 1, 2025. A primary was scheduled for February 11, 2025.
Ballotpedia covered school board elections in 367 school districts in 29 states in 2024. Those school districts had a total student enrollment of 12,203,404 students. Click here to read an analysis of those elections.
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Public participation in board meetings
The Little Axe Public Schools school board maintains the following policy on public testimony during board meetings:[3]
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All regular, special, and emergency meetings of the Little Axe Board of Education shall be open to the public. The board wishes to hear the viewpoints of citizens throughout the district and considers the responsible presenta-tion of these view-points vital to the efficient operation of the school system. The board also recognizes its respon-sibility for the proper governance of the schools and the need to conduct its business in an orderly and efficient manner. The board, therefore, directs the superintendent to establish procedures providing for limited participation at school board meetings for the citizens of this district. Until November 15, 2020 or the Governor declares the state of emergency to be terminated, whichever comes first, the board of education may be conducting meetings via teleconference or videoconference. Members of the public shall be allowed to submit requests to address the board in the same manner that they were allowed at physical meetings of the board. In order to expedite these requests, those requests may be emailed to the superintendent or board president at jay.thomas@littleaxeps.org. The final determination as to whether an item will appear on the board agenda will be at the discretion of the superintendent and board president. REFERENCE: 70 O.S. §5-118 April 13, 2020[4] |
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Budget
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[5]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $3,420,000 | $3,000 | 22% |
| Local: | $3,450,000 | $3,026 | 23% |
| State: | $8,335,000 | $7,311 | 55% |
| Total: | $15,205,000 | $13,338 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $14,359,000 | $12,595 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $12,839,000 | $11,262 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $7,058,000 | $6,191 | 49% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $1,206,000 | $1,057 | 8% |
| Administration: | $1,736,000 | $1,522 | 12% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $2,839,000 | $2,490 | 20% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $1,267,000 | $1,111 | |
| Construction: | $5,000 | $4 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $253,000 | $221 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $0 | $0 |
Teacher salaries
The following salary information was pulled from the district's teacher salary schedule. A salary schedule is a list of expected compensations based on variables such as position, years employed, and education level. It may not reflect actual teacher salaries in the district.
| Year | Minimum | Maximum |
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| 2024-2025[6] | $40,821 | $68,440 |
| 2022-2023[7] | $37,821 | $60,515 |
| 2021[8] | $37,821 | $58,590 |
| 2020 | $37,821 | $58,590 |
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by the U.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements.[9]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
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| 2020-2021 | 10 | PS | PS | 6-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 10 |
| 2018-2019 | 27 | PS | PS | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 26 |
| 2017-2018 | 20 | PS | PS | 15-19 | 20-24 | 20-24 | 19 |
| 2016-2017 | 26 | PS | PS | 20-29 | 20-24 | 30-34 | 27 |
| 2015-2016 | 68 | PS | PS | 50-59 | 60-64 | 60-64 | 71 |
| 2014-2015 | 69 | PS | PS | 50-59 | 65-69 | 60-69 | 72 |
| 2013-2014 | 66 | PS | PS | 40-59 | 60-64 | 60-69 | 69 |
| 2012-2013 | 64 | PS | PS | 40-59 | 60-64 | 60-69 | 67 |
| 2011-2012 | 63 | >=50 | 40-59 | 55-59 | 60-69 | 66 | |
| 2010-2011 | 67 | PS | 60-79 | 65-69 | 67 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
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| 2020-2021 | 14 | PS | PS | <=5 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 17 |
| 2018-2019 | 27 | PS | PS | 25-29 | 20-24 | 35-39 | 26 |
| 2017-2018 | 27 | PS | PS | 20-24 | 30-34 | 30-34 | 26 |
| 2016-2017 | 31 | PS | PS | 11-19 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 34 |
| 2015-2016 | 70 | PS | PS | 40-49 | 70-74 | 70-74 | 71 |
| 2014-2015 | 71 | PS | PS | 50-59 | 65-69 | 70-79 | 73 |
| 2013-2014 | 70 | PS | PS | 70-79 | 60-64 | 70-79 | 72 |
| 2012-2013 | 68 | PS | PS | 60-79 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 69 |
| 2011-2012 | 63 | >=50 | 40-59 | 55-59 | 60-69 | 66 | |
| 2010-2011 | 68 | PS | PS | >=80 | 60-64 | 69 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 85-89 | >=50 | >=50 | >=50 | >=90 | ||
| 2018-2019 | 85-89 | PS | >=50 | >=80 | >=50 | 85-89 | |
| 2017-2018 | 80-84 | >=50 | 60-79 | >=50 | 75-79 | ||
| 2016-2017 | 80-84 | PS | >=50 | >=50 | >=50 | 70-79 | |
| 2015-2016 | 80-84 | PS | PS | >=50 | PS | 80-89 | |
| 2014-2015 | 90-94 | >=50 | >=50 | >=50 | 80-89 | ||
| 2013-2014 | 80-84 | PS | >=50 | >=80 | PS | 70-79 | |
| 2012-2013 | 75-79 | PS | PS | 60-79 | PS | 70-74 |
Students
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
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| 2023-2024 | 1,153 | -1.8 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,174 | 2.9 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,140 | 0.4 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,136 | -13.8 |
| 2019-2020 | 1,293 | -1.5 |
| 2018-2019 | 1,312 | -0.2 |
| 2017-2018 | 1,315 | 1.4 |
| 2016-2017 | 1,296 | 1.2 |
| 2015-2016 | 1,280 | -0.5 |
| 2014-2015 | 1,286 | 3.9 |
| 2013-2014 | 1,236 | 1.5 |
| 2012-2013 | 1,218 | -0.4 |
| 2011-2012 | 1,223 | 0.4 |
| 2010-2011 | 1,218 | -2.7 |
| 2009-2010 | 1,251 | 1.1 |
| 2008-2009 | 1,237 | -2.2 |
| 2007-2008 | 1,264 | -0.1 |
| 2006-2007 | 1,265 | -0.5 |
| 2005-2006 | 1,271 | 3.1 |
| 2004-2005 | 1,232 | -1.1 |
| 2003-2004 | 1,246 | -1.9 |
| 2002-2003 | 1,270 | 0.9 |
| 2001-2002 | 1,258 | -4.1 |
| 2000-2001 | 1,310 | -2.5 |
| 1999-2000 | 1,343 | 0.0 |
| RACE | Little Axe Public Schools (%) | Oklahoma K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
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| American Indian/Alaska Native | 8.3 | 10.9 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 2.3 |
| Black | 0.9 | 7.8 |
| Hispanic | 16.6 | 20.5 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Two or More Races | 20.5 | 13.5 |
| White | 53.5 | 44.5 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Staff
As of the 2023-2024 school year, Little Axe Public Schools had 83.08 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 13.88.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
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| Prekindergarten: | 4.00 |
| Kindergarten: | 4.92 |
| Elementary: | 30.66 |
| Secondary: | 43.50 |
| Total: | 83.08 |
Little Axe Public Schools employed 1.55 district administrators and 6.00 school administrators as of the 2023-2024 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
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| District Administrators: | 1.55 |
| District Administrative Support: | 7.00 |
| School Administrators: | 6.00 |
| School Administrative Support: | 8.24 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
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| Instructional Aides: | 27.94 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 1.00 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 3.00 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 1.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 2.00 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 0.00 |
| Library/Media Support: | 3.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 7.45 |
| Other Support Services: | 22.66 |
Schools
Contact information
Little Axe Public Schools
2000 168th Ave. NE
Norman, OK 73026
Phone: 405-329-7691
Fax: 405-579-2929
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See also
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External links
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- Little Axe Public Schools
- Oklahoma State School Boards Association
- Oklahoma State Department of Education
Footnotes
- ↑ Little Axe Public Schools, "Staff," accessed October 31, 2019
- ↑ Little Axe Public Schools, "School board members term of office," accessed September 19, 2018
- ↑ Little Axe Public Schools, "Policy BED: Board of Education Meeting Public Participation," accessed April 21, 2025
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑ Little Axe Public Schools, "24-25 Teacher Negotiated Contract," accessed April 21, 2025
- ↑ Oklahoma State Department of Education, "Local Salary Schedules (2022-2023)," accessed January 31,2024
- ↑ Oklahoma State Department of Education, "Local Salary Schedules (2020-2021)," accessed March 16, 2021
- ↑ U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2018-19 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed February 25, 2021
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