FORT TOWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FORT TOWSON ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FORT TOWSON school district, located in Fort Towson, OK with about 156 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 12 teachers, FORT TOWSON ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Fort Towson Elementary School, located in the rural community of Fort Towson, Oklahoma, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local area. As part of the Fort Towson Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing core academic instruction and social development. The school plays a central role in the small town’s community identity, maintaining a commitment to fostering a safe and accessible setting for students in their formative academic years.

In addition to its standard curriculum, the school utilizes its official website to keep parents and the community informed about academic calendars, district policies, and school-wide initiatives. Being situated in southeastern Oklahoma, the school reflects the needs of a tight-knit, rural population, striving to prepare students for their transition into secondary education. By prioritizing essential skills and community involvement, Fort Towson Elementary serves as a vital resource for the families and children within the town and its surrounding areas.

For more information, contact FORT TOWSON ES at (580) 873-2780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

205 NW 3rd
Fort Towson, OK 74735-4735
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FORT TOWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fort Towson, OK with about 156 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oklahoma

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
FORT TOWSON
Total Students:
156
Teachers:
12
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 156 students

White
62.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
24.4%
Two or more races
10.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.9%
Black or African American
0.6%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

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.