Nowata School District

707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048-3332
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 703 students in Nowata School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Nowata School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
703 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nowata School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#397 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

18%
25%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

19%
27%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

25-29%
31%
75%
81.2%
(2022-23)
29.2%
24.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.74

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
29%
11%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
21%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
35%
43%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
25%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,718 is higher than the state median of $13,052. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,521 is higher than the state median of $12,704. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$9,102 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$10 MM
$8,860 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$13,718
$13,052

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$14,521
$12,704

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Nowata School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nowata High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-2221
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Nowata Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-0771
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Nowata Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-1346
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nowata School District?
Nowata School District manages 3 public schools serving 703 students.
What is the rank of Nowata School District?
Nowata School District is ranked #419 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nowata School District?
35% of Nowata School District students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, 25% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nowata School District?
Nowata School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Nowata School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,521 is higher than the state median of $12,704. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 75% (Top 50% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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