ALTUS PRIMARY SCHOOL

436 Students

Elementary School 1st - 2nd

School Overview

Altus Primary School, located at 1200 Glenda in Altus, Oklahoma, serves as a foundational educational institution for the community’s youngest learners. As part of the Altus Public Schools district, the primary school is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that fosters academic growth, social-emotional development, and early literacy. The school is structured to provide a supportive transition into formal education, emphasizing core foundational skills through a student-centered approach.

The school’s commitment to its students is supported by a comprehensive digital presence at [altusps.com](http://altusps.com), which serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access resources, school calendars, and important district updates. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, families, and the community, Altus Primary School works to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to succeed as they begin their educational journey within the Altus school system.

436

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALTUS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	203
Black	29
Asian	4
Two or More	32
American Indian	2

Hispanic
203 (46.6 %)
White
166 (38.1 %)
Two or More
32 (7.3 %)
Black
29 (6.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALTUS
Phone:	(580)481-2185
Website:	http://altusps.com
Grade Range:	1st - 2nd
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 235

Grade 2 201