District Overview
Located in southwest Oklahoma, Lawton Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 753 NW Fort Sill Blvd in Lawton. Set within a small city environment, the district serves as a central hub for community learning, operating 23 distinct school facilities across its service area. The district offers a complete educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, providing families with continuous, structured academic pathways. Community members, parents, and researchers can learn more about the district's initiatives by visiting its website at lawtonps.org or contacting administrative offices directly at (580) 357-6900.

Lawton Public Schools supports a vibrant, diverse student body of 13,642 learners, encompassing a rich mix of cultural backgrounds including Hispanic, Black, White, Native American, and multiracial students. To foster a supportive and effective learning environment, the district relies on a substantial professional workforce of over 4,000 full-time equivalent staff members. This robust team features approximately 1,700 dedicated teachers, over 260 instructional aides, and more than 2,050 support personnel, ensuring that students receive comprehensive academic instruction, specialized classroom support, and essential administrative services tailored to their developmental needs.
23
Total Schools
13,642
Total Students
1,699.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAWTON
Demographic Student Count
White4,291
Hispanic3,470
Black2,665
Asian161
Two or More2,287
American Indian594
Pacific Islander174
  • White
    4,291 (31.5%)
  • Hispanic
    3,470 (25.4%)
  • Black
    2,665 (19.5%)
  • Two or More
    2,287 (16.8%)
  • American Indian
    594 (4.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    174 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    161 (1.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in LAWTON
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary16
Middle3
High3
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:23
Students:13,642*
Teachers (FTE):1,699.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.0
Schools in LAWTON
Found 24 Schools
1,251 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
337 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th