Elementary Schools in Wilburton

There is only one elementary school located in Wilburton, Oklahoma - Wilburton Elementary School. This school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges compared to other elementary schools in the state.

Wilburton Elementary School has a student enrollment of 476, with a diverse racial makeup that includes 47.69% White, 0.21% African American, 6.93% Hispanic, 0.42% Asian, 39.71% Native American, and 5.04% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance is concerning, with proficiency rates below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 254 out of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools and was rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating a significant decline in performance over the past three years.

The high poverty levels at Wilburton Elementary School, with 70.17% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggest that the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic challenges and the need for additional resources and support. The school's per-student spending of $6,789 and a student-teacher ratio of 18.4 to 1 also indicate potential areas for improvement in resource allocation and targeted interventions to address the unique needs of the student population.