Bowring Public School

87 County Road 3304
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Bowring Public School serves 57 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Bowring Public School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in OK
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • 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 57 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
57 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Bowring Public School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OK)
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 1674 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
26%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
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American Indian
28%
12%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
19%
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Black
n/a
8%
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White
51%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
12%
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Diversity Score
0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #468 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Bowring Public School?
57 students attend Bowring Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Bowring Public School students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
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 (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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