OKLAHOMA SCHL FOR THE BLIND ES

Located at 3300 Gibson Street, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, OKLAHOMA SCHL FOR THE BLIND ES is a very small elementary campus that hosts 14 students (grades pre-K through 5), overseen by OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND. Compared to the state average of about 366 students per school, that is 96% smaller than typical.

Across the 3 schools in OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND (79 students total), OKLAHOMA SCHL FOR THE BLIND ES accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, OKLAHOMA SCHL FOR THE BLIND ES logs that the most-represented group is White (36%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups; the rest consists of 36% Native American, 14% multiracial, 7% Hispanic, 7% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 56% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is noticeably above Muskogee County's rate of about 73%.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Muskogee County shows median household earnings sit near $53,619, about 19% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Muskogee County runs 36 public schools (combined enrollment of about 11,911 students), of which OKLAHOMA SCHL FOR THE BLIND ES is one.

The closest other public school is OKLAHOMA SCHL FOR THE BLIND HS, roughly 0.0 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a town-center setting.

Looking at the recent track record. OKLAHOMA SCHL FOR THE BLIND ES's enrollment has contracted 71% since 2018, when it stood at 49 (now 14). Over the same period, the Black share fell from 14% to 0%.

In the discussion threads here, members of the OKLAHOMA SCHL FOR THE BLIND ES community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.