Will Rogers ES

Will Rogers Elementary School serves 539 students in kindergarten through second grade in McAlester, Oklahoma, offering an intimate early childhood educational environment with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6 to 1. The school employs 37 full-time equivalent teachers, providing focused attention during these crucial foundational years. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10, Will Rogers Elementary ranks #191 out of 1,752 schools statewide, placing it in the 89th percentile among Oklahoma elementary schools.

The school demonstrates solid academic performance with an 8.4 academic score, showing particular strength in mathematics where 42% of students achieve proficiency or above, while 37% reach proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. As one of the larger early elementary schools in the area, Will Rogers Elementary focuses exclusively on the primary grades, allowing teachers and staff to specialize in the unique developmental needs of kindergarten through second-grade students. This targeted approach helps establish strong literacy and numeracy foundations that benefit students throughout their educational journey.

The school is situated in McAlester, a remote town in Pittsburg County, providing a close-knit community atmosphere where young learners can develop both academically and socially in their early school years.