BIG PASTURE ES

143 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Big Pasture Elementary School, located in Randlett, Oklahoma, serves as the primary educational facility for the Big Pasture Public School District. As a small, rural institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention. The district prides itself on fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages academic growth and character development, aiming to prepare its students for future success through a balance of core curriculum and community involvement.

The school’s website reflects its commitment to transparency and communication with families, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, administrative policies, and board meeting information. By maintaining a focus on traditional values and consistent educational standards, Big Pasture Elementary serves as a vital anchor for the Randlett area. It operates with a clear dedication to its mission of providing a safe, enriching environment where students from the surrounding rural community can thrive academically and socially.

143

Total Students

11.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BIG PASTURE ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	24
Black	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

White
104 (72.7 %)
Hispanic
24 (16.8 %)
Two or More
12 (8.4 %)
American Indian
2 (1.4 %)
Black
1 (0.7 %)

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:	BIG PASTURE
Phone:	(580)281-3460
Website:	http://bigpasture.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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

Pre-Kindergarten 13

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 14