COMANCHE ACADEMY (CHARTER)

Located at 1608 SW 9th Street in the small city setting of Lawton, Oklahoma, Comanche Academy is an active, open independent charter district dedicated to early childhood and elementary education. Operating as a single-school local education agency for federal programs, the academy serves a focused grade span ranging from prekindergarten through fourth grade. For the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates a close-knit student body of 95 children, beginning with 20 prekindergarteners and 19 kindergarteners, up through a 4th-grade cohort of 8 students. This specialized primary setting allows the district to cultivate a tailored, supportive academic environment right in the heart of the Lawton metropolitan area.

Comanche Academy reflects a vibrant cultural community, with a student body primarily composed of 66 American Indian and 18 Hispanic students, alongside Black, White, and multiracial learners. To serve its 95 students effectively, the district maintains a robust workforce totaling 38 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes 10 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 4 instructional aides, and 24 dedicated support staff personnel, creating an exceptionally low student-to-staff environment that prioritizes individual guidance, holistic student development, and strong community connections. Families and researchers seeking additional information about the district's programs can visit their facility in Lawton, contact administrative staff at (580) 699-3347, or explore their online resources at www.comancheacademy.com.