Summary:
The city of Leflore, Oklahoma is home to two struggling schools - Leflore Elementary School and Leflore High School. Both schools are performing poorly, with low statewide rankings and subpar academic metrics. The high poverty levels in the Le Flore school district, as evidenced by the extremely high free and reduced lunch rates, appear to be a significant factor contributing to the schools' challenges.
Leflore Elementary School has a statewide ranking that has fluctuated between 758 out of 957 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2014-2015 (1 star) to 436 out of 846 in 2010-2011 (2 stars), and 765 out of 845 in 2009-2010 (0 stars). The school's current ranking is 319 out of 342 in Oklahoma, with a 0 out of 5 star rating. Leflore High School has also struggled, with a statewide ranking that has ranged from 157 out of 350 in 2021-2022 (3 stars) to 374 out of 439 in 2022-2023 (1 star) and 385 out of 431 in 2023-2024 (1 star).
Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratios at both schools, the high spending per student does not appear to be translating into better academic outcomes. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving the quality of education in this district. Addressing the root causes of the schools' challenges, such as the high poverty levels, will likely require a more comprehensive approach that goes beyond just financial resources.
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