Summary:
The Big Pasture Elementary School is the sole elementary school serving the Big Pasture area. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking over the past decade, dropping from 161 out of 957 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 451 out of 614 in 2024-2025.
Big Pasture Elementary School's academic performance is concerning, with students consistently scoring below the state average on standardized tests across multiple subjects and grade levels. In 2024-2025, only 20% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 27%. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, at 19.0% in 2024-2025. These performance issues may be exacerbated by the school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 68.87% in 2023-2024, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges among the student population.
Despite the school's struggles, it maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.1 to 1 in 2023-2024, and its per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $8,450. However, the school's resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for its students. Further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the underlying issues and improve the educational opportunities for the children attending Big Pasture Elementary School in the Big Pasture area.
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