Battiest School District

5635 Unit E Battiest Pickens
Broken Bow, OK 74728-5635
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Battiest School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 225 students in Battiest School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Battiest School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
225 Students
721,016 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
43,565 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Battiest School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 533 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#158 out of 538 school districts
(Top 30%)
30-34%
25%
25-29%
27%
40-49%
31%
(20-21)
≥80%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.73
% American Indian
45%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
20%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
40%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,218 is higher than the state median of $10,983. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,267 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,218
$10,983
Spending / Student
$18,267
$10,957

Best Battiest School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Battiest High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5635 Unit G Battiest Pickens R
Battiest, OK 74722
(580) 241-5550
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Battiest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5685 Unit A Battiest Pickens R
Battiest, OK 74722
(580) 241-5499
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Battiest School District?
Battiest School District manages 2 public schools serving 225 students.
What is the rank of Battiest School District?
Battiest School District is ranked #136 out of 533 school districts in Oklahoma (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Battiest School District?
45% of Battiest School District students are American Indian, 40% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Battiest School District?
Battiest School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Battiest School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,267 is higher than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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