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How has ALTUS PRIMARY SCHOOL changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
436
Elementary
DISTRICT 394 · STATE 366
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALTUS·NCES 400285000035
Altus Primary School
1200 Glenda, Altus, OK 73521 · (580) 481-2185 · Jackson County
GRADES 01–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL436 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.0:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.6:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
81%
351 students
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 68%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 217 | 50% |
| Grade 2 | 219 | 50% |
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Altus Primary School→Altus Elementary School→Altus Intermediate School→Altus Junior High School→Altus High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within ALTUS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Altus Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altus Primary School this school | 436 | 80.5% | N/A |
| Altus Elementary School Altus | 416 | 80.5% | 30.2% |
| Altus Early Childhood Center Altus | 372 | 84.4% | N/A |
| Frederick Elementary School Frederick | 363 | 81.0% | 51.1% |
| Lake Park Elementary School Bethany | 335 | 81.8% | 22.0% |
| Southwest Elementary School Clinton | 449 | 85.3% | N/A |
Matched among Oklahoma elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Altus Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 436 | #280 of 941 | #1 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.0:1 | #512 of 708 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.6% | #402 of 708 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 80.5% | #265 of 876 | #3 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.9% | #147 of 164 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
436
+45 (+12%) vs 2020
+12% since 1990-91, when it was 391
Student : Teacher
17.0:1
was 17.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 436 | 25.6 | 17.0:1 | 81% (351) |
| 2023-24 | 444 | 26.7 | 16.6:1 | 84% (374) |
| 2022-23 | 436 | 27.4 | 15.9:1 | 77% (337) |
| 2020-21 | 391 | 23 | 17.0:1 | 77% (303) |
| 2017-18 | 428 | 25.5 | 16.8:1 | 100% (428) |
| 2015-16 | 290 | 19 | 15.3:1 | 89% (258) |
| 2010-11 | 306 | 25 | 12.2:1 | 87% (267) |
| 2000-01 | 345 | 22 | 15.7:1 | 57% (198) |
| 1990-91 | 391 | 22 | 17.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Altus Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (428 to 436); teachers up 1% (25.5 to 25.6).
About Altus Primary School
Located in Altus, Oklahoma, Altus Primary School is a medium-sized elementary school. Students in grades 1 through 2 attend, and enrollment is 436 students.
Altus Primary School falls under ALTUS, which has 7 schools enrolling 3,593 students.
Altus Primary School's enrollment is 51% Hispanic. Other groups include 32% White, 8% multiracial, and 7% Black. By comparison, Jackson County residents are about 25% Hispanic. The chance that two students picked at random at Altus Primary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 63%.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 17.0:1, with 25.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. Among elementary schools in Oklahoma, the typical ratio is 15.6:1. Lunch subsidy eligibility at Altus Primary School is 81%. Across public schools in Jackson County, the average is 64%.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Jackson County show that median household income is about $62,799, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 25%, and about 13% of people live in poverty. Altus Primary School is one of 16 public schools in Jackson County, which together enroll about 4,536 students.
The nearest public school is Altus Junior High School, at about 0.4 miles. There are 6 other public schools within five miles.
The NCES locale for Altus Primary School is Town: Remote, which covers schools in a town far from an urbanized area.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 436 was 12% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 391.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Altus Primary School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Jackson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
24,678
Census ACS
Median income
$62,799
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
4,536 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ALTUS
- Altus High SchoolHigh · 975 students
- Altus Junior High SchoolMiddle · 533 students
- Altus Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 509 students
- Altus Elementary SchoolElementary · 416 students
- Altus Early Childhood CenterElementary · 372 students
- Rivers Elementary SchoolElementary · 352 students
Other schools in Altus
- Altus High SchoolHigh · 975 students
- Altus Junior High SchoolMiddle · 533 students
- Altus Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 509 students
- Altus Elementary SchoolElementary · 416 students
- Altus Early Childhood CenterElementary · 372 students
- Rivers Elementary SchoolElementary · 352 students
Nearby schools
- Altus Junior High School0.4 mi · 533
- Altus High School1.1 mi · 975
- Altus Early Childhood Center1.6 mi · 372
- Altus Intermediate School1.7 mi · 509
- Altus Elementary School2.5 mi · 416
- Rivers Elementary School2.8 mi · 352
Frequently asked questions
About Altus Primary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Altus Primary School?
Altus Primary School enrolls approximately 436 students in grades 01-02.
What age range does Altus Primary School serve?
Altus Primary School serves students from grade 01 through grade 02.
How many teachers does Altus Primary School have?
Altus Primary School employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Altus Primary School?
Student demographics at Altus Primary School are roughly 32% White, 51% Hispanic, 7% Black, 0% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Altus Primary School?
Altus Primary School is overseen by ALTUS in Jackson County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.