WILL ROGERS ES

1200 East South Street
McAlester, OK 74501

www.mcalester.k12.ok.us

535 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Will Rogers Elementary School is a public school located in McAlester, Oklahoma, and serves as part of the McAlester Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive learning environment. As an integral part of the local community, the school emphasizes the development of essential social and educational skills to prepare its students for their transition to middle school and beyond.

In addition to its curriculum, the school leverages the resources of the McAlester Public Schools district to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide policies through the official website at [mcalester.k12.ok.us](http://www.mcalester.k12.ok.us). The administration and staff work collaboratively to maintain a safe and engaging atmosphere, reflecting the district's broader mission of fostering student success within the McAlester area.

535

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILL ROGERS ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	85
Black	17
Asian	3
Two or More	111
American Indian	80
Pacific Islander	3

White
236 (44.1%)
Two or More
111 (20.7%)
Hispanic
85 (15.9%)
American Indian
80 (15.0%)
Black
17 (3.2%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

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:	MCALESTER
Phone:	(918)423-4542
Website:	http://www.mcalester.k12.ok.us
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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

Kindergarten 189

Grade 1 185

Grade 2 161