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Haywood Public School
Elementary School · HAYWOOD
11461 West State Hwy 31, Mcalester, OK 74501
Enrollment
122
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
122
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Oklahoma schools
#1,407 of 1,750
In Mcalester
#5 of 6
public schools
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Haywood Public School
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About Haywood Public School
Haywood Public School is a public elementary school in Mcalester, OK, part of HAYWOOD. Haywood Public School serves approximately 122 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Haywood Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,407 of 1,750 schools in OK.
Structured state assessment records for Haywood Public School show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.0 · Average
- OK avg 6.0
What Parents Should Know
At 122 students, Haywood Public School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9.4:1 students to teachers, Haywood Public School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Haywood Public School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
Score Breakdown
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Haywood Public School — Students at Haywood Public School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
80.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores OK OSTP (2024-25)
Based on 32 test records from OK state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.4/10.
How Haywood Public School Compares
See how Haywood Public School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
11461 West State Hwy 31, Mcalester, OK 74501
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Haywood Public School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WILL ROGERS ES (rated 8.8/10, 11.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is INDIANOLA ES (rated 7.7/10, 21.4 miles away, in nearby Indianola), which scores notably higher. Additionally, KIOWA ES (rated 7.3/10, 11.9 miles away, in nearby Kiowa), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mcalester, see our Mcalester schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 22.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SAVANNA ES Savanna | 7.2 mi | 6.8 |
| SAVANNA HS Savanna | 7.2 mi | 8.3 |
| TANNEHILL PUBLIC SCHOOL Mcalester | 9.4 mi | 4.3 |
| STUART ES Stuart | 8.7 mi | 7.1 |
| STUART HS Stuart | 8.7 mi | 8.2 |
| FRINK-CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOL Mcalester | 9.0 mi | 6.6 |
| KIOWA ES Kiowa | 11.9 mi | 7.3 |
| KIOWA HS Kiowa | 11.9 mi | 9.2 |
| MCALESTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Mcalester | 10.0 mi | — |
| WILL ROGERS ES Mcalester | 11.0 mi | 8.8 |
| PITTSBURG ES Pittsburg | 13.0 mi | 5.0 |
| PITTSBURG HS Pittsburg | 13.0 mi | 5.1 |
| PARKER INTERMEDIATE CTR Mcalester | 11.5 mi | 6.1 |
| MCALESTER HS Mcalester | 12.2 mi | 6.1 |
| KREBS PUBLIC SCHOOL Krebs | 13.1 mi | 4.8 |
| CALVIN ES Calvin | 17.8 mi | 5.7 |
| CALVIN HS Calvin | 17.8 mi | 6.4 |
| INDIANOLA ES Indianola | 21.4 mi | 7.7 |
| INDIANOLA HS Indianola | 21.4 mi | 7.9 |
| HANNA ES Hanna | 22.4 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 74501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,430
Median Home Value
$156,500
Median Rent
$907/mo
Population
28,687
College Educated
20.8%
Homeownership
68.2%
Avg Commute
18.9 min
Poverty Rate
18.6%
Median Age
37.9
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| CEMENT ES Cement, OK | 5.0 |
| DEER CREEK-LAMONT ES Deer Creek, OK | 5.0 |
| PITTSBURG ES Pittsburg, OK | 5.0 |
| BUTNER ES Cromwell, OK | 5.1 |
| DREXEL ACADEMY Tulsa, OK | 4.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Haywood Public School
What grades does Haywood Public School serve?
Haywood Public School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Haywood Public School?
Haywood Public School has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haywood Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Haywood Public School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Haywood Public School rank in OK?
Haywood Public School ranks #1,407 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Haywood Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Haywood Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Haywood Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Haywood Public School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Haywood Public School a charter school?
No, Haywood Public School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Haywood Public School a Title I school?
No, Haywood Public School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Haywood Public School?
80.3% of students at Haywood Public School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pittsburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.6%
- Phone
- (918) 423-6265
Resources & Links
District
HAYWOOD- District Enrollment
- 122
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,918
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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