POTEAU UPPER ES

www.poteau.k12.ok.us

468 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

Poteau Upper Elementary School is a public school located at 100 Mockingbird Lane in Poteau, Oklahoma. It serves as a key component of the Poteau Public Schools district, focusing on the developmental and educational needs of students in the upper elementary grade levels. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, character development, and student engagement within the local Poteau community.

As part of the broader district, the school works to prepare its students for the transition to middle school by emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects like literacy and mathematics. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and community members, providing access to essential resources, school calendars, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. The institution remains committed to the district's mission of ensuring that every student has access to the tools and instruction necessary for future educational success.

468

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POTEAU UPPER ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	99
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	86
American Indian	74

White
203 (43.4%)
Hispanic
99 (21.2%)
Two or More
86 (18.4%)
American Indian
74 (15.8%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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:	POTEAU
Phone:	(918)647-7760
Website:	http://www.poteau.k12.ok.us
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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

Grade 2 156

Grade 3 157

Grade 4 155