BRANTLY ES

BRANTLY ES is an average-sized elementary school in Antlers, Oklahoma, part of ANTLERS. The school enrolls 500 students in grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 366 students per school, that is 37% bigger than typical.

ANTLERS comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 966 students; BRANTLY ES is among them.

On demographics, BRANTLY ES reports that 48% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school reports 35% Native American, 9% multiracial, 7% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 70% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, The school currently runs with 32 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.8:1. The state averages about 15.6:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Roughly 77% of students at BRANTLY ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

With demographic context factored in, BRANTLY ES tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 29.3% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 36.7%.

Across the wider county, community-level numbers for Pushmataha County indicate median household earnings sit near $47,940, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Pushmataha County runs 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,932 students), of which BRANTLY ES is one.

The closest other public school is OBUCH MS, roughly 0.1 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a countryside site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count showed little movement: 512 students in 2018 compared to 500 in 2025. The White share of enrollment decreased from 54% to 48% over that span. Class-load math has pulled in: from 17.1:1 in 2018 to 15.8:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.