Serving 56 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bowring Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowring Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bowring Public School's student population of 56 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bowring Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowring Public School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#852 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
30%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
59%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowring Public School's ranking?
Bowring Public School is ranked #852 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Bowring Public School?
56 students attend Bowring Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bowring Public School students are White, 30% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowring Public School?
Bowring Public School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bowring Public School offer ?
Bowring Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bowring Public School part of?
Bowring Public School is part of Bowring School District.
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