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PAWNEE MS

605 Denver Street, Pawnee, OK 74058 · (918) 762-3055 · Pawnee County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL134 STUDENTS
Enrollment
134
Middle
DISTRICT 205 · STATE 388
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.5:1 · STATE 15.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
64%
86 students
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 68%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
44
Grade 7
37
Grade 8
53
Student demographics
White
5541%
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 43%
Hispanic
54%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 21%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 8%
Two+
1914%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 14%
Native American
5440%
DISTRICT 43% · 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
7657%
Female
5843%

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Test scores

OSTP / CCRA 2024-25 . % Proficient + Advanced
Math
21.0%
OK avg 32.6%
Source: OSTP / CCRA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
134
-33 (-20%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
was 16.4:1
% White
41%
was 51%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About PAWNEE MS

PAWNEE MS is an intermediate school of one-room-style scale in Pawnee, Oklahoma, run under PAWNEE, enrolling 134 students in grades 6 through 8. By comparison, Oklahoma's public schools average about 388 students each, so PAWNEE MS sits 65% smaller than that benchmark.

PAWNEE MS is one of 3 schools operated by PAWNEE, a district that educates 615 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, PAWNEE MS shows that the most-represented group is White (41%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder is composed of 40% Native American, 14% multiracial, 4% Hispanic. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 76%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, PAWNEE MS has 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.7:1, putting PAWNEE MS tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 64% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Around the school, census data for Pawnee County shows median household income runs about $58,738, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 13%. In all, Pawnee County runs 8 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,456 students), of which PAWNEE MS is one.

Nearest neighbor: PAWNEE HS, around 0.0 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around PAWNEE MS.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 20%: 167 students in 2018 compared to 134 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share contracted from 51% to 41%. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 16.4:1 in 2018 to 12.7:1 today.

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Pawnee County at a glance

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Population
15,795
Census ACS
Median income
$58,738
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
2,456 students

Quick facts

School name
PAWNEE MS
District
PAWNEE
Address
605 Denver Street, Pawnee, OK 74058
Phone
(918) 762-3055
County
Pawnee County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
134
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
86 (64%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
402361002090
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About PAWNEE MS
What is the total enrollment at PAWNEE MS?
PAWNEE MS enrolls approximately 134 students in grades 06-08.
Is PAWNEE MS an elementary, middle, or high school?
PAWNEE MS is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many students per teacher at PAWNEE MS?
Approximately 12.7:1 students per teacher at PAWNEE MS.
How diverse is PAWNEE MS?
PAWNEE MS reports a student body of 41% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 14% Two or more.
Who oversees PAWNEE MS?
PAWNEE MS is overseen by PAWNEE in Pawnee County.
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