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#1068 of 1,750 schools in OK
Bowlegs ES
Elementary School · Bowlegs · Bowlegs, OK
An elementary school in Bowlegs, OK where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Post Office Box 88, Bowlegs, OK 74830
- Math 19% proficient (2025)
- Reading 14% proficient (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bowlegs ES score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 33 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bowlegs 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated951/100K
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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
$51,250
Median home value
$38,400
Median rent
$800/mo
College educated
7.4%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Lima ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 4.6 mi | 200 | 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.
Bowlegs
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bowlegs ES is listed in BOWLEGS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bowlegs ES
Bowlegs ES is a public elementary school in Bowlegs, OK, part of Bowlegs, serving approximately 185 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,068 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bowlegs ES
What grades does Bowlegs ES serve?
Bowlegs ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bowlegs ES?
Bowlegs ES has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowlegs ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowlegs ES is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bowlegs ES rank in OK?
Bowlegs ES ranks #1,068 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Bowlegs ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Bowlegs ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Bowlegs ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowlegs ES has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bowlegs ES a charter school?
No, Bowlegs ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bowlegs ES a Title I school?
No, Bowlegs ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bowlegs ES?
80.5% of students at Bowlegs 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
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Seminole County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.2%
- Phone
- (405) 398-4322
- Area population (ZIP 74830)
- 204
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 74830; 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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