Poteau School District
School District · Poteau, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,847
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,847
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#82 of 423
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,847
$1,150 vs Oklahoma median
District size
2,187 students
Much larger than Oklahoma median
About Poteau
Poteau is a Poteau, Oklahoma school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,187 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $10,847 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Poteau is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Poteau Upper ES, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Poteau students show an average math proficiency of 32.2% and ELA proficiency of 31.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Poteau, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Poteau with test data.
Schools in Poteau
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Poteau
- Total Enrollment
- 2,187
- Teachers (FTE)
- 142
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Poteau?
Poteau has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Poteau?
The average composite rating for Poteau is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Poteau?
Poteau spends $10,847 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Poteau?
The average student-teacher ratio in Poteau is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Poteau?
Poteau Upper ES is the highest-rated school in Poteau with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Poteau?
Across schools in Poteau with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Poteau compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Poteau has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oklahoma by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in OK
Compare Poteau with neighboring districts in the state.
- Tulsa (69)
- Oklahoma City (58)
- Moore (34)
- Edmond (28)
- Broken Arrow (27)
- Putnam City (26)
- Norman (25)
- Lawton (23)
- Midwest City-del City (19)
- Union (17)
- Mustang (16)
- Enid (15)
- Owasso (13)
- Yukon (12)
- Ponca City (11)
- Santa Fe South (charter) (10)
- Bixby (10)
- Muskogee (10)
- Bartlesville (9)
- Deer Creek (9)
- Stillwater (9)
- Choctaw-nicoma Park (8)
- Coweta (8)
- Duncan (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oklahoma Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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