Poteau Primary Elementary School serves 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poteau Primary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Poteau Primary Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Poteau Primary Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
16%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
44%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
18%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Poteau Primary Elementary School often compared to?
Poteau Primary Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Poteau Primary Elementary School?
433 students attend Poteau Primary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Poteau Primary Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poteau Primary Elementary School?
Poteau Primary Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Poteau Primary Elementary School offer ?
Poteau Primary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Poteau Primary Elementary School part of?
Poteau Primary Elementary School is part of Poteau School District.
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