PADEN ES

www.paden.k12.ok.us

143 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Paden Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Paden, Oklahoma, serving students within the Paden Public Schools district. As a pillar of its close-knit community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to the needs of students in the surrounding area. Its compact size allows for a personalized learning environment where educators can offer more individualized attention, fostering a supportive atmosphere for academic and social development.

Beyond the classroom, the school serves as a central hub for the Paden community, reflecting the values and spirit of small-town Oklahoma. While the district is small, it remains committed to preparing its elementary students for future academic success by balancing core curriculum requirements with a nurturing school culture. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or educational resources can find updated information through the official district website at http://www.paden.k12.ok.us.

143

Total Students

8.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PADEN ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	13
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	25
American Indian	26

White
71 (49.7%)
American Indian
26 (18.2%)
Two or More
25 (17.5%)
Hispanic
13 (9.1%)
Black
5 (3.5%)
Asian
3 (2.1%)

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:	PADEN
Phone:	(405)932-5053
Website:	http://www.paden.k12.ok.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 14

Kindergarten 13

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 13

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 14