Gracemont

The schools in Gracemont, Oklahoma face significant challenges, with both Gracemont Elementary School and Gracemont High School struggling academically and serving a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Gracemont Elementary School has a diverse student population of 91 students, with 40.66% Native American and 37.36% White students. However, the school ranked 643 out of 646 Oklahoma elementary schools in the 2020-2021 school year and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Similarly, Gracemont High School, with 34 students, ranked 418 out of 439 Oklahoma high schools in the 2022-2023 school year and also has a 0-star rating, with very low proficiency rates in core subjects.

The high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, over 80% at both schools, suggest that the Gracemont community faces significant economic challenges, which may be contributing to the schools' poor academic performance. Additionally, the small student enrollments, particularly at the high school level, indicate that Gracemont may be facing demographic challenges, such as declining population or difficulty attracting and retaining families. While the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, this does not appear to be translating into better academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just staffing levels may be contributing to the schools' struggles.