Poteau Primary Elementary School serves 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poteau Primary Elementary School's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
The diversity score of Poteau Primary Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
16%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
22%
21%
Black
n/a
8%
White
42%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
19%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirate
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Poteau Primary Elementary School often compared to?
Poteau Primary Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Poteau Primary Elementary School?
439 students attend Poteau Primary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Poteau Primary Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poteau Primary Elementary School?
Poteau Primary Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Poteau Primary Elementary School offer ?
Poteau Primary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poteau Primary Elementary School part of?
Poteau Primary Elementary School is part of Poteau School District.
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