Bowring Public School

87 County Road 3304
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 59 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bowring Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bowring Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

School Overview

Bowring Public School's student population of 59 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
59 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Bowring Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowring Public School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#852 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
25%
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21-39%
27%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
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American Indian
34%
12%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
19%
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Black
n/a
8%
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White
49%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
12%
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0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bowring Public School's ranking?
Bowring Public School is ranked #852 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Bowring Public School?
59 students attend Bowring Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bowring Public School students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowring Public School?
Bowring Public School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bowring Public School offer ?
Bowring Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bowring Public School part of?
Bowring Public School is part of Bowring School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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