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FORT TOWSON ES

Cincinnati Ave, Fort Towson, OK 74735 · (580) 873-2780 · Choctaw County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL181 STUDENTS
Enrollment
181
Elementary
DISTRICT 105 · STATE 366
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.0:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
139 students
DISTRICT 66% · 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
Pre-K
15
Kindergarten
24
Grade 1
19
Grade 2
27
Grade 3
21
Grade 4
30
Grade 5
22
Grade 6
23
Student demographics
White
8446%
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 43%
Hispanic
116%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 21%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 8%
Asian
42%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
2514%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 14%
Native American
5631%
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 11%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
9251%
Female
8949%

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Test scores

OSTP / CCRA 2024-25 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
26.2%
OK avg 30.6%
Math
22.0%
OK avg 32.6%
Source: OSTP / CCRA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
30.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
29.3%
based on OK schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+1.2pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
181
+25 (+16%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 13.0:1
% White
46%
was 63%
% Hispanic
6%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About FORT TOWSON ES

FORT TOWSON ES is one of the compact primary schools in Fort Towson, Oklahoma, one of the schools within FORT TOWSON, with 181 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 6. Enrollment runs roughly 51% leaner than the state mean of about 366.

Across the 3 schools in FORT TOWSON (316 students total), FORT TOWSON ES accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, FORT TOWSON ES reports that 46% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder breaks down as 31% Native American, 14% multiracial, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 59% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, FORT TOWSON ES has 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.6:1, putting FORT TOWSON ES tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 77% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, FORT TOWSON ES tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 29.3% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 30.5%.

In the broader community, Choctaw County reports that median household earnings sit near $44,081, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 18%. Across Choctaw County's 12 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,989 students), FORT TOWSON ES is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is FORT TOWSON HS, roughly 0.0 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at FORT TOWSON ES has climbed 16%, going from 156 students in 2018 to 181 in 2025. The White share of enrollment shrank from 63% to 46% over that span.

On allk12, the feed for FORT TOWSON ES typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Choctaw County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
FORT TOWSON ES
District
FORT TOWSON
Address
Cincinnati Ave, Fort Towson, OK 74735
Phone
(580) 873-2780
County
Choctaw County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
181
Teachers (FTE)
13
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
139 (77%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
401230000577
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About FORT TOWSON ES
What is the total enrollment at FORT TOWSON ES?
FORT TOWSON ES enrolls approximately 181 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does FORT TOWSON ES serve?
FORT TOWSON ES serves grades PK-06.
How many teachers does FORT TOWSON ES have?
FORT TOWSON ES employs 13 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.
What is the student diversity at FORT TOWSON ES?
Student demographics at FORT TOWSON ES are roughly 46% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 14% Two or more.
Who oversees FORT TOWSON ES?
FORT TOWSON ES is overseen by FORT TOWSON in Choctaw County.
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