ELGIN

Located along Highway 17 and Mighty Owl Avenue in Elgin, Oklahoma, Elgin Public Schools is an open, traditional public school district serving the surrounding community within a distant rural geographic setting. Operating as a non-charter district within the Lawton, Oklahoma metropolitan area, it spans state legislative and congressional districts to deliver educational programming across three operational schools. The district offers a complete PK–12 academic continuum, providing continuous educational coverage from pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Community members, parents, and researchers can learn more by visiting the district’s website at www.elginps.org or contacting administrative offices directly at (580) 492-3663.

According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, Elgin Public Schools educates a student body of 2,534 learners, consisting of 1,285 male students and 1,249 female students. The district reflects a multi-cultural student population composed of 1,454 White, 459 Hispanic, 290 multiracial, 203 American Indian, 72 Black, 31 Asian, and 25 Pacific Islander students. To manage daily learning and infrastructure, the district employs a comprehensive workforce totaling approximately 631 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes roughly 283.5 FTE teachers, 71.4 FTE instructional aides, and 276.3 FTE personnel fulfilling essential support roles, creating a well-resourced environment for student success.