WILLIAM GAY EC CTR

WILLIAM GAY EC CTR operates as a medium-sized unified-grade school in McAlester, Oklahoma, part of MCALESTER. Current enrollment sits at students from the surrounding community spanning grade M.

Across the 6 schools in MCALESTER (3,008 students total), WILLIAM GAY EC CTR accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at school resources, The student-to-teacher ratio at WILLIAM GAY EC CTR lists approximately 14.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.7:1, putting WILLIAM GAY EC CTR tighter than the state norm the norm.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Pittsburg County put median household earnings sit near $55,310, about 20% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 14%. WILLIAM GAY EC CTR is one of 36 public schools in Pittsburg County (combined enrollment of about 7,341 students).

Nearest neighbor: Karla Brock Early Childhood Academy, around 0.9 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a town-center area.

Looking at the recent track record. WILLIAM GAY EC CTR's enrollment has decreased 19% since 2018, when it stood at 229 (now 186). Over the same period, the Hispanic share shrank from 16% to 11%. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 19.0:1 in 2018 to 14.7:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.