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#498 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 28% in state
Arapaho-butler ES
Elementary School · Arapaho-butler · Arapaho, OK
An elementary school in Arapaho, OK where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Post Office Box 160, Arapaho, OK 73620
- Math 53% proficient (2025)
- Reading 53% proficient (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arapaho-butler ES score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 62 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Arapaho-butler ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low240/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,500
Median home value
$161,100
College educated
16%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nance ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–1 | 4.7 mi | 384 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Arapaho-butler
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,049NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arapaho-butler ES is listed in ARAPAHO-BUTLER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arapaho-butler ES
Arapaho-butler ES is a public elementary school in Arapaho, OK, part of Arapaho-butler, serving approximately 358 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #498 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arapaho-butler ES
What grades does Arapaho-butler ES serve?
Arapaho-butler ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Arapaho-butler ES?
Arapaho-butler ES has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arapaho-butler ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Arapaho-butler ES is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arapaho-butler ES rank in OK?
Arapaho-butler ES ranks #498 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Arapaho-butler ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Arapaho-butler ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arapaho-butler ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arapaho-butler ES has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arapaho-butler ES a charter school?
No, Arapaho-butler ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arapaho-butler ES a Title I school?
No, Arapaho-butler ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arapaho-butler ES?
53.6% of students at Arapaho-butler ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Custer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.3%
- Phone
- (580) 323-7264
- Area population (ZIP 73620)
- 1,531
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 73620; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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