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Beckham County

Oklahoma · Public K-12

13 public schools serving approximately 3,954 students, in a county of 22,148 residents.

Schools
13
5 districts
Enrollment
3,954
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,328
Below Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.8%
Below Oklahoma avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
3
schools
High
5
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
ELK CITY
2,108 students · 5 districts in Beckham County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Beckham County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
81%
Hispanic
14%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
68%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
12.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.9%
civilian labor
Median age
37
23.1% under 18

All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ELK CITY ESElk CityElementaryPK-03753·
MERRITT ESElk CityElementaryPK-08634·
ELK CITY HSElk CityHigh09-12615·
ELK CITY IESElk CityMiddle04-06434·
SAYRE ESSayreElementaryPK-05340·
ELK CITY MSElk CityMiddle07-08306·
MERRITT HSElk CityHigh09-12187·
SAYRE HSSayreHigh09-12180·
SAYRE MSSayreMiddle06-08174·
ERICK ESErickElementaryPK-08152·
SWEETWATER ESSweetwaterElementaryPK-0885·
ERICK HSErickHigh09-1257·
SWEETWATER HSSweetwaterHigh09-1237·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Beckham County?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Beckham County, Oklahoma, with a combined enrollment of about 3,954.
How many high schools are in Beckham County?
Beckham County, Oklahoma has 5 public high schools, along with 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Beckham County?
ELK CITY is the largest school district in Beckham County, serving approximately 2,108 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
What is the population of Beckham County?
Beckham County, Oklahoma has a population of approximately 22,148, with a median age of 37. About 23.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Beckham County?
Median household income in Beckham County is $53,328, below the Oklahoma average of $59,445. About 14.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Beckham County?
Approximately 12.9% of adults 25 and older in Beckham County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Beckham County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 56.8% of students in Beckham County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Oklahoma county average of 63.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Beckham County schools?
Across Beckham County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Beckham County?
Beckham County residents are approximately 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Black, 1% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Beckham County is owner-occupied?
Beckham County has about 10,137 housing units, of which roughly 67.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data