Depew

The Depew school district in Oklahoma consists of two schools - Depew Elementary School and Depew High School. Both schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with over 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the schools have relatively low academic performance, there are some notable differences between the two.

Depew Elementary School serves grades PK-8 and has 257 students, with a racial makeup of 65.37% White, 21.4% Native American, and 11.67% two or more races. In contrast, Depew High School serves grades 9-12 and has 112 students, with a higher percentage of White students (75%) and a lower percentage of Native American students (14.29%). The high school also spends more per student ($11,222) compared to the elementary school ($6,976), which may contribute to the lower student-teacher ratio at the high school (13.2 to 1) compared to the elementary school (18.9 to 1).

Overall, the Depew school district faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. Both schools have low academic performance, with Depew High School's 11th-grade proficiency rates ranging from just 11.5% in math to 38.5% in English Language Arts. The high poverty rates and potential racial disparities within the district suggest the need for targeted interventions and a closer examination of resource allocation to ensure that all students have access to the support and opportunities they need to succeed.