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#1011 of 1,750 schools in OK
Bennett ES
Elementary School · Broken Bow · Broken Bow, OK
A Broken Bow elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
108 West Fifth Street, Broken Bow, OK 74728
- Math 30% proficient (2025)
- Reading 26% proficient (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bennett ES score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 48 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bennett 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,019/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Broken Bow), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,667
Median home value
$150,200
Median rent
$709/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74728; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukfata Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 370 | 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.
Broken Bow
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,069NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bennett ES is listed in BROKEN BOW; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bennett ES
Bennett ES is a public elementary school in Broken Bow, OK, part of Broken Bow, serving approximately 276 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,011 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bennett ES
What grades does Bennett ES serve?
Bennett ES serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Bennett ES?
Bennett ES has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennett ES is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bennett ES rank in OK?
Bennett ES ranks #1,011 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Bennett ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Bennett ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Bennett ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bennett ES has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bennett ES a charter school?
No, Bennett ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bennett ES a Title I school?
No, Bennett ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bennett ES?
89.1% of students at Bennett 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- McCurtain County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (580) 584-6440
- Area population (ZIP 74728)
- 11,177
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 74728; 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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