Erick

The Erick school district in Oklahoma consists of two schools: Erick Elementary School and Erick High School. Erick Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking 1st out of 646 Oklahoma elementary schools in the 2020-2021 school year and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Erick High School faces some unique challenges, including a much smaller enrollment of 57 students compared to the elementary school's 152 students.

Erick Elementary School's consistent high performance suggests the school is providing an excellent education to its students, 76.32% of whom are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. The school's racial makeup is 76.97% White, 7.24% Hispanic, and 3.29% Native American. Erick High School, on the other hand, has a less diverse student population, with 77.19% White and 19.3% Two or More Races. Interestingly, the high school spends nearly twice as much per student ($16,685) compared to the elementary school ($7,640), despite the smaller enrollment, which may indicate additional resource needs or funding priorities at the high school level.

Overall, the data suggests that the Erick school district faces a mix of successes and challenges. While Erick Elementary School is a standout performer, providing an excellent education to its students, the Erick High School faces unique challenges, such as a smaller enrollment and higher spending per student. The district's socioeconomic factors also appear to be a significant consideration in understanding the schools' performance and resource allocation.