TALIHINA ES

TALIHINA ES, a tight-knit K-5 school in Talihina, Oklahoma, operated by TALIHINA, caters to 220 students, covering grades pre-K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 366 students per school, that is 40% smaller than typical.

TALIHINA runs 3 schools in total, collectively educating 455 students. TALIHINA ES is one of those campuses.

Demographically, TALIHINA ES shows that the largest single group is Native American, at 60% of enrollment. Other groups include 34% White, 4% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 10.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.6:1, putting TALIHINA ES tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 56% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Le Flore County runs at roughly 70%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat below the surrounding baseline.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Le Flore County) shows that median household earnings sit near $51,565, about 15% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 15%. Across Le Flore County's 38 public schools (combined enrollment of about 8,938 students), TALIHINA ES is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is TALIHINA HS, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The school occupies a rural site.

Looking at the recent track record. TALIHINA ES's enrollment has ticked down 29% since 2018, when it stood at 312 (now 220). Over the same period, the White share fell from 40% to 34%. Class-load math has narrowed: from 14.3:1 in 2018 to 10.3:1 in 2025.

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