Mahadev Maitri Foundation
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Elementary· 8 schools in district

ACADEMY ES

712 North Academy, Guymon, OK 73942GUYMON →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 03–04Non-Charter
426
Students
Total enrolled
$12,999
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 9% vs nat'l
19.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 27% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 426 students in grades 03–04 in Guymon, Oklahoma.
9% below average funding
District spends $12,999 per pupil, 9% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ACADEMY ES is a mid-sized elementary in Guymon, Oklahoma, serving grades 03–04 with 426 students. The district invests $12,999 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at ACADEMY ES

426
Total Students
19.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
85%
Free Lunch
22
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution194 male · 232 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility85%
National avg 52% · 364 students
Student Composition
16%
77%
Asian3%
White16%
Hispanic / Latino77%
Black3%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 401359000635

Academic Outcomes at ACADEMY ES

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 88th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 73942

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,999Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,999
State avg
$14,178
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,720
Student Support$2,470
Administration$1,560
Operations$1,950
Other$1,300
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,999 spent per student, an estimated $5,759 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
26%
State government
45.3%
Local (property tax)
26.0%
Federal programs
28.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 85% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PRAIRIE ESNORTHEAST ESHOMER LONG ES
↓
Middle
CENTRAL JHSNORTH PARK ES
↓
High School
GUYMON HS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades03 – 04
Location—
CountyTexas County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGUYMON →
Phone: (580)338-4370
NCES ID: 401359000635
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Guymon seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in GUYMON
High
GUYMON HS
827 students · 09–12
● 53 opp76% FRL
Elem
PRAIRIE ES
471 students · 01–02
● 53 opp86% FRL
Mid
CENTRAL JHS
438 students · 07–08
● 53 opp82% FRL
Mid
NORTH PARK ES
422 students · 05–06
● 53 opp80% FRL
Other
CARRIER ES
155 students · PK–PK
● 53 opp73% FRL
Elem
NORTHEAST ES
124 students · KG–KG
● 53 opp85% FRL
Elem
HOMER LONG ES
119 students · KG–KG
● 53 opp86% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
712 North Academy, Guymon, OK 73942
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.