Summary:
The city of Paden, Oklahoma is home to two schools - Paden Elementary School and Paden High School, both serving students in the Paden school district. While Paden Elementary has 149 students, Paden High School has a smaller enrollment of 56 students.
Paden High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 118th out of 449 Oklahoma high schools in 2014-2015 to 239th out of 439 in 2022-2023, but has recently improved to 143rd out of 431 in the 2023-2024 school year. The school also reported an 80.1% four-year graduation rate for the 2021-2022 school year, a positive indicator. In contrast, both Paden Elementary School and Paden High School have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, at 77.18% and 67.86% respectively for the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students in the district.
Interestingly, the spending per student varies significantly between the two schools, with Paden High School spending $14,903 per student in the 2018-2019 school year, compared to $7,206 per student at Paden Elementary School. This difference could be due to factors such as more specialized curriculum, equipment, or staffing needs at the high school level. Understanding the reasons behind this spending difference could provide valuable insights into the resource allocation and priorities within the Paden school district.
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