For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,208 students in Poteau, OK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Poteau, OK are Poteau Upper Es and Pansy Kidd MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poteau, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Poteau have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Poteau, OK (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poteau Upper Es
(Math: 58% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Mockingbird Lane
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7760
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7760
Grades: 2-4
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Pansy Kidd MiddleSchool
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mockingbird Lane
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7741
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7741
Grades: 5-6
| 315 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Mockingbird Lane
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7780
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7780
Grades: PK-1
| 447 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Poteau, OK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Poteau, OK include Poteau Upper Es and Pansy Kidd MiddleSchool.
How many public elementary schools are located in Poteau, OK?
3 public elementary schools are located in Poteau, OK.
What is the racial composition of students in Poteau, OK?
Poteau, OK public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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