WAURIKA ES

WAURIKA
600 Educational Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573
190 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Waurika Elementary School, located at 600 Educational Avenue in Waurika, Oklahoma, serves as a foundational component of the Waurika Public School District. As a small-town educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic and personal growth of its young students within a supportive, community-focused environment. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and local values, the school aims to prepare children for their transition to secondary education while maintaining a strong connection to the Waurika community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Waurika Public Schools, which prioritizes student achievement and educational excellence. Through their official website, the school provides families with resources, administrative updates, and information regarding school activities. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment details, the school’s administration serves as the primary point of contact to ensure that students receive a consistent and well-rounded educational experience.
190
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    121 (63.7%)
  • Hispanic
    35 (18.4%)
  • Two or More
    21 (11.1%)
  • American Indian
    12 (6.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
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: WAURIKA
Phone: (580)228-3531
Website: http://www.waurikaschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 190
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
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 18
Kindergarten 27
Grade 1 26
Grade 2 35
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 32
Gender Ratio