WAURIKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WAURIKA ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WAURIKA school district, located in Waurika, OK with about 236 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 16 teachers, WAURIKA 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.

Waurika Elementary School, located at 600 Educational Avenue in Waurika, Oklahoma, serves as a foundational component of the Waurika Public School District. As a small-town educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic and personal growth of its young students within a supportive, community-focused environment. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and local values, the school aims to prepare children for their transition to secondary education while maintaining a strong connection to the Waurika community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Waurika Public Schools, which prioritizes student achievement and educational excellence. Through their official website, the school provides families with resources, administrative updates, and information regarding school activities. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment details, the school’s administration serves as the primary point of contact to ensure that students receive a consistent and well-rounded educational experience.

For more information, contact WAURIKA ES at (580) 228-3531 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 Educational Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573-3573
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WAURIKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waurika, OK with about 236 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oklahoma

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
WAURIKA
Total Students:
236
Teachers:
16
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

* 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 236 students

White
69.5%
Hispanic/Latino
22.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
6.8%
Two or more races
0.8%
Black or African American
0.4%

Female
53.0%
Male
47.0%

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.