Total enrollment
752
-31 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
Ellis County
Oklahoma · Public K-12
From the largest high school to the smallest elementary campus, Ellis County's 6 public schools collectively enroll about 752 K-12 students, with Shattuck the heaviest district by enrollment. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Ellis County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
71%
was 79%
% Hispanic
19%
was 15%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
752
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,016
Above Oklahoma avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.8%
Below Oklahoma avg
Elementary
3
527 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
225 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SHATTUCK
339 students · 3 districts in Ellis County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Ellis 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
21.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.1% under 18
Test scores in Ellis County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Oklahoma state average: 30.6%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- ARNETT ES· 34.5%
- SHATTUCK ES· 32.1%
- FARGO ES· 21.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHATTUCK ES | Shattuck | Elementary | PK-08 | 236 | · |
| FARGO ES | Fargo | Elementary | PK-08 | 155 | · |
| ARNETT ES | Arnett | Elementary | PK-08 | 136 | · |
| SHATTUCK HS | Shattuck | High | 09-12 | 103 | · |
| FARGO HS | Fargo | High | 09-12 | 71 | · |
| ARNETT HS | Arnett | High | 09-12 | 51 | · |
Cities in Ellis County
About Ellis County
Across the compact Oklahoma county of Ellis County of about 3,683 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 752 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $61,016, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Ellis County comprises 3 elementary schools (527 students), and 3 high schools (225).
SHATTUCK is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 339 students across Ellis County.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 4%: 783 students in SY 2017-18 versus 752 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 79% to 71% over the same window.
On this page, the community for Ellis County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data