ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø

Pawhuska School District

1801 Mckenzie Road
Pawhuska, OK 74056-1801
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pawhuska School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 498 students in Pawhuska School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Oklahoma.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Pawhuska School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 26% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,194 Schools
# Students
704 Students
468,563 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
29,007 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pawhuska School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#416 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
25%
16%
27%
15-19%
31%
(20-21)
80-89%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.74
% American Indian
38%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
9%
20%
% Black
2%
8%
% White
28%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
23%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,499 is higher than the state median of $10,986. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,173 is higher than the state median of $10,960. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,499
$10,986
Spending / Student
$16,173
$10,960

Best Pawhuska School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pawhuska Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Lynn Avenue
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1265
Gr: 3-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Pawhuska Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
615 East 15th Street
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1265
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
2005 East Boundary Avenue
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1265
Gr: PK-2 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Recent Articles

10 Advantages of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Education in 2025
10 Advantages of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Education in 2025
Explore 10 key benefits of public education in 2025, with fresh statistics, expert insights, and real-world examples for parents and educators.
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
Explore how COVID-19 continues to affect U.S. public schools in 2025: learning losses, enrollment shifts, mental health, and recovery strategies.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 704 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 80-89% (Top 30% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Quick Links