STAND WATIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

STAND WATIE ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OKLAHOMA CITY school district, located in Oklahoma City, OK with about 537 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 29 teachers, STAND WATIE 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.

Stand Watie Elementary School is a public school located in the Capitol Hill area of Oklahoma City, serving students within the Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) district. The school is named in honor of Stand Watie, a leader of the Cherokee Nation and a historical figure of significant local and regional prominence. As part of the OKCPS system, the school operates under the district’s broader mission to provide equitable educational opportunities and foster academic growth for a diverse student population in the heart of Oklahoma City.

The school environment at Stand Watie Elementary focuses on foundational learning and community engagement, striving to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, the school works to meet the specific needs of its neighborhood, emphasizing core subjects, literacy, and social-emotional development. Families looking for detailed information regarding current academic programs, school calendars, registration procedures, or district-wide initiatives can access these resources through the official Oklahoma City Public Schools website at [http://www.okcps.org](http://www.okcps.org).

For more information, contact STAND WATIE ES at (405) 587-6900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.