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Spiro Elementary School

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Spiro Elementary School ranks 361 st of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

361^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 614 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Better than 41% of Oklahoma elementary schools

Summary

Spiro Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 584 students in grades PK-5 in Spiro, Oklahoma, which is part of the Spiro School District. The school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Spiro Elementary School's performance has declined in recent years, with the school ranking 361 out of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2024-2025, down from 212 out of 406 in 2017-2018. The school's test scores are generally below the state averages across all grades and subjects, with only 24% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 31% proficient in mathematics, compared to state averages of 26% and 26%, respectively. Additionally, Spiro Elementary School has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.3% to 19.0% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average of around 10%.

Compared to nearby schools like Muldrow Elementary and Poteau Upper Elementary, Spiro Elementary School generally underperforms, with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism. Despite these challenges, Spiro Elementary School spends $7,663 per student, which is higher than the spending levels of some nearby higher-performing schools. Addressing the school's issues, such as high chronic absenteeism and low academic performance, will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students of Spiro Elementary School.

574

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,335

Per pupil spending ?

76.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 West Broadway Street
Spiro, OK 74959-4959

(918) 962-2413

District: Spiro

Students who attend Spiro Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Spiro Middle School
High:	Spiro High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.2%

Two or more races:

13.8%

American Indian:

10.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 35th percentile in 2011 → 41st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2011

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 10 pts below the Oklahoma average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school25%

District avg23%

Oklahoma avg27%

361^st of 614

Oklahoma public elementary schools ?

Bottom 41%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From bottom 37% (2015) to bottom 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

267^th of 452Spiro among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	41.8	361 of 614	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.7	288 of 389	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.7	294 of 323	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	34.7	439 of 646	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.1	301 of 411	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	46.9	212 of 406	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	15.9	379 of 407	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	48.1	268 of 498	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	41.6	600 of 957	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	44.4	553 of 846	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	27.5	719 of 845	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	19.6	774 of 840	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	44.5	268 of 502	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.5	271 of 506	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	32.1	214 of 289	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	23.6	361 of 403	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)47th percentile+5 vs school

White (2025)26th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics31%+5 vs state

English Language Arts I24%~ state avg

Science20%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)						OSTP Mathematics (2025)						OSTP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Spiro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 West Broadway Street	Spiro	74959	Le Flore County	Spiro	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 962-2413	574	38	15.2	76.5%	374 (65.2%)	25 (4.4%)	36 (6.3%)	2 (0.3%)	58 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (13.8%)	41.8	361^st of 614 public elementary schools	41.2%		33.7	288^th of 389 public elementary schools	26.0%	73	33.0	15.0	22.0			24.0	39.0	39.0	13.0			31.0	20.0		20.0	$9,335
Panama Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1101 Kentucky Ave	Panama	74951	Le Flore County	Panama	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 963-0403	414	27	15.1	81.4%	214 (51.7%)	6 (1.4%)	19 (4.6%)	10 (2.4%)	153 (37.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	35.3	404^th of 614 public elementary schools	34.2%					(n/a)	22.0	4.0	17.0	33.0		19.0	31.0	11.0	21.0	26.0		22.0	28.0		28.0	$10,675
Shady Point Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	22838 Wheelus	Shady Point	74956	Le Flore County	Shady Point	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 963-2595	158	13	12.1	93.0%	89 (56.3%)	1 (0.6%)	11 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (18.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (17.7%)								(n/a)						11.0						12.0			26.0	$12,679
Cameron Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	15931 Church St	Cameron	74932	Le Flore County	Cameron	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 654-3225	182	10	17.9	84.6%	108 (59.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (24.2%)								(n/a)					7.0	5.0					0.0	11.0		37.0	28.0	$11,331
Pocola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 East Pryor Avenue	Pocola	74902	Le Flore County	Pocola	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 436-2561	381	22	17.2	74.0%	240 (63.0%)	5 (1.3%)	38 (10.0%)	1 (0.3%)	35 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (16.0%)	24.8	472^nd of 614 public elementary schools	23.1%		28.3	310^th of 389 public elementary schools	20.3%	162	28.0	8.0	15.0			16.0	22.0	26.0	11.0			19.0	15.0		15.0	$9,951
Bokoshe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	30201 Chickasaw Street	Bokoshe	74930	Le Flore County	Bokoshe	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 969-2491	91	7	13.5	98.9%	34 (37.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.5%)	1 (1.1%)	41 (45.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (11.0%)								(n/a)						8.0						6.0				$15,553
Gans Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	204 N Stacy	Gans	74936	Sequoyah County	Gans	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 775-2236	249	15	16.4	81.9%	130 (52.2%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	3 (1.2%)	87 (34.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.6%)								(n/a)		11.0				21.0		18.0				15.0			18.0	$13,051
Poteau Primary Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	100 Mockingbird Lane	Poteau	74953	Le Flore County	Poteau	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 647-7780	439	32	13.7	66.1%	186 (42.4%)	2 (0.5%)	95 (21.6%)	2 (0.5%)	70 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (18.9%)								(n/a)																$11,603
Poteau Upper Elementary School	Public	2-4	100 Mockingbird Lane	Poteau	74953	Le Flore County	Poteau	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 647-7760	468	34	13.9	71.2%	203 (43.4%)	1 (0.2%)	99 (21.2%)	5 (1.1%)	74 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (18.4%)	65.4	184^th of 614 public elementary schools	70.0%		68.1	109^th of 389 public elementary schools	72.0%	75	28.0	33.0				31.0	37.0	49.0				42.0				$11,440
Muldrow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	101 South Main	Muldrow	74948	Sequoyah County	Muldrow	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 427-3316	525	34	15.5	88.6%	231 (44.0%)	5 (1.0%)	53 (10.1%)	7 (1.3%)	158 (30.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (13.3%)	56.7	242^nd of 614 public elementary schools	60.6%		33.4	289^th of 389 public elementary schools	25.7%	47	26.0	27.0				26.0	33.0	46.0				40.0				$10,357

Frequently Asked Questions about Spiro Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Spiro Elementary School?

Students at Spiro Elementary School are 65% White, 14% Two or more races, 10% American Indian, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American.

Is Spiro Elementary School a good school?

Spiro Elementary School ranks 361^st of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Spiro Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Spiro Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Spiro Middle School
High : Spiro High School

How many students attend Spiro Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 574 students attended Spiro Elementary School.

What district is Spiro Elementary School in?

Spiro

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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