SOUTH ROCK CREEK

Located at 17800 South Rock Creek Road in Shawnee, Oklahoma, South Rock Creek is an active, traditional public school district nestled in a rural fringe setting within the greater Shawnee metropolitan area. Operating a single school campus, the district provides a comprehensive educational journey spanning Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, South Rock Creek serves a vibrant student body of 418 children, maintaining consistent enrollment throughout the elementary and middle grades, ranging from 40 pre-kindergarteners to 40 eighth graders. The student population reflects the diverse heritage of the surrounding region, featuring a student body composed of 196 White, 102 multiracial, 97 American Indian, 17 Hispanic, and 6 Black students, alongside a balanced gender distribution of 219 female and 199 male learners.

South Rock Creek prioritizes small-school community values backed by a surprisingly robust staffing structure. The district employs 49 full-time equivalent certified teachers, assisted by 6 instructional aides and 38 dedicated support staff members, totaling 93 professional personnel. This generous staffing environment yields an exceptionally favorable student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 8.5 to 1, allowing for individualized instruction and strong academic mentorship during critical foundational years. As a non-charter district operating independently of supervisory unions, South Rock Creek stands as an essential educational cornerstone for local families and a compelling model for rural educational research, with complete program details accessible through their district administration and online portal at www.src.k12.ok.us.com.