Oilton

The Oilton school district in Oklahoma consists of two schools - J.F. Kennedy Elementary School and Oilton High School. While J.F. Kennedy Elementary has historically performed well, its recent rankings have declined, with a 3-star rating in the 2024-2025 school year. In contrast, Oilton High School has struggled in recent years but showed signs of a potential turnaround, improving its ranking to 213 out of 463 Oklahoma high schools in the 2024-2025 school year.

Both schools face challenges in academic performance, with students scoring significantly below the state average in ELA and Math. J.F. Kennedy Elementary School's ELA and Math proficiency rates are 16% and 24%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 26%. Oilton High School's ELA and Math proficiency rates are 21% and 15%, respectively, also well below the state averages. Additionally, both schools have high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 58.05% for J.F. Kennedy Elementary and 54.88% for Oilton High School, indicating the need to address socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student performance.

Interestingly, Oilton High School spends significantly more per student ($12,034) compared to J.F. Kennedy Elementary School ($7,383), and the student-teacher ratios are also quite different, with 15.8 at J.F. Kennedy Elementary and 10.2 at Oilton High School. Understanding the reasons for these differences and how the funds are being utilized could provide valuable insights into resource allocation and its impact on student outcomes.