BALKO ES

BALKO
110 Bison Lane
Balko, OK 73931
93 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Balko Elementary School, located in the rural community of Balko, Oklahoma, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding area. As a small, rural school district, it emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and a supportive environment. The school is committed to providing a foundational education that prepares its students for academic success while fostering the values and traditions typical of a small-town Oklahoma setting.

The school operates as part of the Balko Public School district, which integrates its elementary, middle, and high school levels to create a cohesive K-12 experience. By leveraging its rural location, the district maintains strong connections between faculty, students, and local families. For more information regarding their curriculum, faculty, or district policies, visitors can explore their official website at http://www.balko.k12.ok.us/.
93
Total Students
12.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    79 (84.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (12.9 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.2 %)
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: BALKO
Phone: (580)646-3385
Website: http://www.balko.k12.ok.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 93
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
Pre-Kindergarten 7
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 11
Grade 7 14
Grade 8 13
Gender Ratio