BATTIEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BATTIEST ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BATTIEST school district, located in Broken Bow, OK with about 192 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 13 teachers, BATTIEST ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Battiest Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Battiest, near Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Serving the students of McCurtain County, the school is part of the Battiest Public Schools district. It functions as a foundational educational hub for the local community, emphasizing a close-knit environment where students receive individualized attention due to the school’s smaller size and rural setting.

As a PK-8 institution, Battiest Elementary focuses on providing core academic instruction while fostering a supportive atmosphere rooted in local community values. The school serves as a central pillar for families in the area, often playing an essential role in the social and extracurricular life of the community. Its location in the scenic Ouachita Mountains region reflects the school’s deep connection to the surrounding rural landscape and the specific needs of its regional student population.

For more information, contact BATTIEST ES at (580) 241-5499 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.