Enrollment
150
Elementary
DISTRICT 93 · STATE 366
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BOSWELL·NCES 400504000177
Boswell Elementary School
604 7th St, Boswell, OK 74727 · (580) 566-2735 · Choctaw County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL150 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
83%
125 students
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 68%
Community
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 17 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 16 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 25 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 19 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 20 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 24 | 16% |
| Grade 6 | 13 | 9% |
This year's kindergarten class (16) is 23% larger than its 6th grade class (13).
Student demographics
73%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 72% · 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
Based on grade levels within BOSWELL. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
OSTP / CCRA 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
0.0%
OK avg 30.6%
What this means: On the OSTP / CCRA, Oklahoma's statewide test, about 0 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Oklahoma average is about 31 of 100.
Source: OSTP / CCRA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Boswell Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boswell Elementary School this school | 150 | 83.3% | N/A |
| Earlsboro Elementary School Earlsboro | 159 | 81.8% | 0.0% |
| Norwood Public School Hulbert | 118 | 80.5% | 31.0% |
| Betty L. Smith Childhood Center Seminole | 184 | 78.3% | N/A |
| Red Oak Elementary School Red Oak | 173 | 81.5% | 30.4% |
| Bennington Elementary School Bennington | 164 | 82.3% | 41.5% |
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 Boswell Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 0.0% | #483 of 523 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 150 | #801 of 941 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 83.3% | #212 of 876 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -33.6% | #37 of 548 |
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
150
-16 (-10%) vs 2020
-35% since 1990-91, when it was 231
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
was 13.8:1
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 | 150 | 10 | 15.0:1 | 83% (125) |
| 2023-24 | 146 | 10.4 | 14.0:1 | 85% (124) |
| 2022-23 | 177 | 10.1 | 17.5:1 | 86% (152) |
| 2020-21 | 166 | 12 | 13.8:1 | 81% (134) |
| 2017-18 | 226 | 13.8 | 16.4:1 | 100% (226) |
| 2015-16 | 237 | 14 | 16.9:1 | 70% (165) |
| 2010-11 | 235 | 12 | 19.6:1 | 75% (177) |
| 2000-01 | 222 | 16 | 13.9:1 | 73% (161) |
| 1990-91 | 231 | 15 | 15.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Boswell Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 34% (226 to 150); teachers down 27% (13.8 to 10).
About Boswell Elementary School
Boswell Elementary School is a low-enrollment elementary school in Boswell, Oklahoma, (ZIP code 74727). The school teaches pre-K through 6 and enrolls 150 students. The school is 59% below the average for elementary schools in Oklahoma.
BOSWELL has 3 schools and 278 students, and Boswell Elementary School is one of those schools.
White students account for 35% of enrollment at Boswell Elementary School, more than any other group. Other students are 33% Native American, 13% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, and 9% Black. By comparison, Choctaw County residents are about 59% White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 73%.
Staffing at Boswell Elementary School comes to 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 15.0:1. The 15.6:1 average for elementary schools in Oklahoma is close to this figure. Boswell Elementary School counts 83% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Choctaw County is similar, at 82%.
In Choctaw County, median household income comes to about $44,081, roughly 15% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Choctaw County counts 12 public schools with about 1,989 students.
Measured in a straight line, Boswell High School is less than a tenth of a mile from Boswell Elementary School. Other public schools within five miles: 2.
Locale: Rural: Remote. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, Boswell Elementary School had a net loss of 16 students, or 10%. By 2024-25, the school had 15.0 students per teacher, compared with 13.8 in 2020-21.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Boswell Elementary School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Choctaw County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
14,297
Census ACS
Median income
$44,081
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
1,989 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BOSWELL
- Boswell High SchoolHigh · 77 students
- Boswell Middle SchoolMiddle · 51 students
Other schools in Boswell
- Boswell High SchoolHigh · 77 students
- Boswell Middle SchoolMiddle · 51 students
Other Boswell Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Boswell Elementary. Boswell Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- BOSWELL ELEM.LEBANON, MO · 581 students
Nearby schools
- Boswell High School0.0 mi · 77
- Boswell Middle School0.0 mi · 51
- Soper Elementary School9.7 mi · 245
- Soper High School9.7 mi · 76
- Bennington Elementary School9.8 mi · 164
- Bennington High School9.8 mi · 88
Frequently asked questions
About Boswell Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Boswell Elementary School?
Boswell Elementary School enrolls approximately 150 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Boswell Elementary School serve?
Boswell Elementary School serves grades PK-06.
How many students per teacher at Boswell Elementary School?
Approximately 15.0:1 students per teacher at Boswell Elementary School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Boswell Elementary School?
At Boswell Elementary School, the student body is approximately 35% White, 13% Hispanic, 9% Black, 10% Two or more.
Who oversees Boswell Elementary School?
Boswell Elementary School is overseen by BOSWELL in Choctaw County.
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