Kiowa ES

Kiowa Elementary School serves 211 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in the small rural community of Kiowa, Oklahoma. This regular public school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1 with 14 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 78th percentile statewide at #382 out of 1,752 Oklahoma schools.

Students show stronger performance in mathematics, with 37% scoring proficient or above, while 32% achieve proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. These results reflect the school's commitment to providing quality education despite the challenges often faced by rural districts. Kiowa Elementary serves a tight-knit community in Pittsburg County where the median household income is $55,769 and the poverty rate stands at 16.9%.

The area has a median home value of $115,300, with 15% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. Located in a remote rural setting, the school plays a central role in this small ZIP code area of just 1,321 residents, fostering strong community connections that are characteristic of rural Oklahoma education.

Located in a rural area, Kiowa ES may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.