Balko

The Balko school district in Oklahoma consists of two schools: Balko Elementary School and Balko High School. While the elementary school has a predominantly white student population, the high school is more diverse, with a higher percentage of minority students. Both schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, indicating a potentially more personalized learning environment.

Balko High School has shown a significant improvement in its state-wide ranking, moving from a 1-star rating in 2010-2011 and 2014-2015 to a 4-star rating in 2021-2022. This suggests that the high school has implemented effective strategies to improve the quality of education and student outcomes. In contrast, Balko Elementary School has maintained a 3-star rating over the years, indicating a consistent level of performance.

The data also reveals a disparity in spending per student between the elementary school ($19,655) and the high school ($28,860), which could indicate a focus on allocating more resources to the high school. Additionally, the higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at the elementary school (45.16%) compared to the high school (31.82%) suggests that the elementary school serves a more economically disadvantaged population, which may have implications for resource allocation and academic support.