Elementary Schools in Alva

The three elementary schools located in Alva, Oklahoma - Washington Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School, and Lincoln Elementary School - serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools are part of the Alva school district and provide a range of educational opportunities for the local community.

Among the three schools, Longfellow Elementary stands out with its exceptional academic performance. The school boasts the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (48%) and Mathematics (55%) for 3rd-grade students, outpacing the district and state averages. Additionally, Longfellow has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (42.95%) compared to the other two schools, and it earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2014-2015 school year, ranking 157th out of 957 Oklahoma elementary schools. Lincoln Elementary also demonstrates consistent academic performance, ranking 118th out of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, with particularly strong science proficiency among its 5th-grade students.

While the three schools share similarities in their per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, they exhibit some differences in their student demographics. The schools have a predominantly white student population, with Lincoln Elementary having the highest percentage of white students at 81.25%. The percentage of Hispanic students varies, with Longfellow Elementary having the lowest at 8.33% and Washington Elementary the highest at 12.34%. These differences in student demographics may contribute to the schools' varying academic outcomes and provide opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing to enhance educational experiences for all students in the Alva community.