GANS ES

www.gans.k12.ok.us

249 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Gans Elementary School, located in the small rural community of Gans, Oklahoma, serves as a central hub for the town’s primary education. As part of the Gans Public Schools district, the elementary campus is committed to providing a foundational learning environment for its students, emphasizing core academic skills and personal development within a close-knit, community-oriented setting. The school focuses on fostering a supportive atmosphere where teachers and staff work collaboratively with families to ensure each student has the resources necessary to succeed in their formative years.

The district operates under a philosophy that values small-town connection and accessible education. By maintaining an active web presence at http://www.gans.k12.ok.us, the school provides parents and community members with essential updates, school calendars, and information regarding district policies. As a pillar of the Gans community, the school strives to prepare its elementary students for higher-level learning while reflecting the values and needs of the families living in Sequoyah County.

249

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GANS ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	24
American Indian	87

White
130 (52.2%)
American Indian
87 (34.9%)
Two or More
24 (9.6%)
Hispanic
4 (1.6%)
Asian
3 (1.2%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GANS
Phone:	(918)775-2236
Website:	http://www.gans.k12.ok.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 18