Cave Springs High School is an American high school for grades 9–12 in Bunch, Adair County, Oklahoma. In 2006 it had an enrollment of 129. It is the only high school in the Cave Springs School District.
Serving 55 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cave Springs Elementary 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cave Springs Elementary School's student population of 55 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Cave Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cave Springs Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1453 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
78%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
n/a
8%
White
22%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cave Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Cave Springs Elementary School is ranked #1453 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Cave Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Cave Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belfonte Bell Es (Adair Cnty), Watts Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Cave Springs Elementary School?
55 students attend Cave Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cave Springs Elementary School students are American Indian, and 22% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cave Springs Elementary School?
Cave Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cave Springs Elementary School offer ?
Cave Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cave Springs Elementary School part of?
Cave Springs Elementary School is part of Cave Springs School District.
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