Elementary Schools in Straight

The Straight Public School is the sole elementary school serving the Straight, Oklahoma area, providing education for students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. Despite its small enrollment of just 29 students, the school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and significant per-student spending.

Straight Public School consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across multiple grade levels, with its 3rd-grade math proficiency rate of 60% significantly exceeding the statewide average of 34%. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 6.5 to 1 and high per-student spending of $21,033 likely contribute to its strong academic outcomes. However, the school faces challenges with a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0%, which is higher than the state would prefer.

Despite these attendance concerns and the fact that nearly half of the student population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic need, Straight Public School has maintained a consistent ranking within the top third of Oklahoma elementary schools, earning a 3-star rating from School Digger. This suggests the school is effectively serving its small, rural student population and could serve as a model for other small, resource-constrained schools in the state.