WHITTIER ES

1115 Northwest Laird Avenue
Lawton, OK 73507

www.lawtonps.org

264 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School is a public school located in Lawton, Oklahoma, and operates as part of the Lawton Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education within a structured public school environment. Its mission is aligned with the district's broader goals of fostering academic growth, personal development, and preparation for middle school success.

As a neighborhood school, Whittier Elementary emphasizes community engagement and a supportive learning atmosphere for its diverse student body. The school utilizes the resources and curriculum standards established by Lawton Public Schools to ensure students meet state educational benchmarks. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and administrative updates by visiting the district’s official website at http://www.lawtonps.org.

264

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHITTIER ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	71
Black	29
Two or More	52
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
105 (39.8%)
Hispanic
71 (26.9%)
Two or More
52 (19.7%)
Black
29 (11.0%)
American Indian
6 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	LAWTON
Phone:	(580)355-5238
Website:	http://www.lawtonps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 1

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WHITTIER ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WHITTIER ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	120	45.5%
Male	144	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)