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ARDMORE

Oklahoma · Public School District
6
Schools
2,591
Students
$12,749
Per-Pupil Spend
-11% nat'l
77.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+25pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

ARDMORE is a public school district in Oklahoma serving 2,591 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,749 is below the national average for a US public school district. 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CHARLES EVANS ES01–05398
JEFFERSON ES01–05266
LINCOLN ES01–05326
WILL ROGERS ESPK–KG352
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ARDMORE MS06–08498
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ARDMORE HS09–12751
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,749-11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
34%
45%
State
34.4%
Local (property tax)
44.5%
Federal
21.0%

Funding is shared between state (34%) and local sources (45%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
2,591
Students
77%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateOklahoma →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
77% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ARDMORE?
ARDMORE has 6 public schools, serving a total of 2,591 students.
What is the graduation rate for ARDMORE?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ARDMORE spend per student?
ARDMORE spends $12,749 per pupil — 11% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ARDMORE?
77% of students in ARDMORE qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ARDMORE?
No, ARDMORE does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does ARDMORE serve?
ARDMORE serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ARDMORE?
The median opportunity score across schools in ARDMORE is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.