WATONGA ES

WATONGA
900 N Leach
Watonga, OK 73772
369 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Watonga Elementary School, located at 900 N. Leach in Watonga, Oklahoma, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Watonga Public Schools district. As a primary school, it is committed to fostering academic growth and social development for young learners in the local community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for their future academic endeavors through a standard elementary curriculum tailored to meet state educational requirements.

By operating under the broader Watonga Public Schools system, the elementary school benefits from a centralized vision focused on student success and community involvement. Families interested in specific school policies, calendar events, or administrative updates can find detailed information on the district's official website at http://www.watongapublicschools.com. The school remains an integral part of the small-town fabric of Watonga, prioritizing close partnerships between educators, students, and parents to create a positive and effective educational experience.
369
Total Students
24.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    188 (50.9%)
  • Hispanic
    94 (25.5%)
  • Two or More
    50 (13.6%)
  • American Indian
    25 (6.8%)
  • Black
    11 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
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: WATONGA
Phone: (580)623-5248
Website: http://www.watongapublicschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
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
Pre-Kindergarten 42
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 58
Grade 3 55
Grade 4 65
Grade 5 64
Gender Ratio