Kiowa

The Kiowa school district in Oklahoma consists of two schools: Kiowa Elementary School and Kiowa High School. While Kiowa Elementary School has historically ranked well among Oklahoma elementary schools, its performance has declined in recent years, now ranking 324th out of 646 schools with a 3-star rating. In contrast, Kiowa High School has seen more fluctuations in its ranking, reaching as high as 63rd out of 350 Oklahoma high schools in 2021-2022 before dropping to 149th out of 431 with a 3-star rating.

Both schools have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Kiowa Elementary School spends $11,291 per student, while Kiowa High School spends significantly more at $21,203 per student. The student-teacher ratios are remarkably low, with Kiowa Elementary at 14.6 and Kiowa High School at 10.5, which may suggest potential inefficiencies or opportunities to optimize resource allocation.

Overall, the data provides a mixed picture of the schools in Kiowa. While Kiowa Elementary School has seen a decline in its performance, Kiowa High School has experienced more volatility, with both schools serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The disparities in spending and student-teacher ratios between the two schools may warrant further investigation to understand the underlying factors and identify opportunities for improvement.