ALTUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALTUS ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALTUS school district, located in Altus, OK with about 398 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, ALTUS ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Altus Elementary School, located at 1830 Sunset in Altus, Oklahoma, serves as a foundational component of the Altus Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured academic environment for young students in the community. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and personal development, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while fostering a positive school culture focused on growth and learning.
As part of the broader Altus Public Schools system, the elementary program benefits from the district's commitment to integrating technology and community resources into the classroom. The school focuses on building strong relationships between students, teachers, and families to ensure that every child receives the individualized attention necessary to meet their academic and social goals. For more specific information regarding programs, extracurricular activities, or school policies, you can visit their official website at [altusps.com](http://altusps.com).
For more information, contact ALTUS ES at (580) 481-2180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Altus, OK 73521-3521
(580) 481-2180
http://altusps.com
ALTUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Altus, OK with about 398 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oklahoma
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ALTUS
- Total Students:
- 398
- Teachers:
- 21.35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 398 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 51.5%
- White
- 30.4%
- Black or African American
- 8.8%
- Two or more races
- 7.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.