VELMA-ALMA

Located at 901 Main Street in Velma, Oklahoma, the Velma-Alma Public School District is an active, traditional public school district dedicated to serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Situated in a remote rural setting within the broader Duncan metropolitan area, the district maintains three operational school campuses tailored to meet the developmental and academic needs of its local youth. For the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates a close-knit body of 447 students—comprising 227 female and 220 male learners—offering a personalized educational pipeline that guides children seamlessly from early childhood education to high school graduation.

The district is distinguished by a robust workforce that ensures strong instructional and operational support across all grade levels. Velma-Alma employs 64 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers supported by 6 FTE instructional aides and over 72 FTE support staff, bringing the total staff presence to more than 142 full-time equivalent positions. This favorable staffing ratio allows the district to effectively support its diverse student body, which includes 300 White students, 79 multiracial students, 38 American Indian students, and 29 Hispanic students. Prospective families, community members, and educational researchers interested in learning more about the district's programs and community impact can visit their official website at www.velma-alma.com or contact the district administrative office directly at (580) 203-3700.