Four Tulsa Public Schools Elementaries Removed from Federal Improvement List

Schools no longer subject to additional oversight and technical assistance from state education department.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Four Tulsa Public Schools elementary schools have been removed from the federal school improvement list, meaning they are no longer subject to additional oversight and technical assistance from the Oklahoma State Department of Education, such as monthly site visits.

Why it matters

This is a positive development for the Tulsa Public Schools district, as being on the federal improvement list can come with additional administrative burdens and scrutiny. Removing these schools from the list indicates they have made progress in meeting performance standards and no longer require the same level of state intervention.

The details

The four Tulsa Public Schools elementary schools that have been removed from the federal improvement list are no longer required to undergo monthly site visits and receive technical assistance from the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

  • The schools were removed from the federal improvement list in February 2026.

The players

Tulsa Public Schools

The public school district serving the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma State Department of Education

The state agency responsible for overseeing public education in Oklahoma.

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The takeaway

The removal of these four Tulsa elementary schools from the federal improvement list is a positive sign that the district is making progress in meeting academic standards and providing quality education to its students.