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LAWTON

Oklahoma · Public School District
23
Schools
13,979
Students
$12,371
Per-Pupil Spend
-14% nat'l
63.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+11pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

LAWTON is a public school district in Oklahoma serving 13,979 students across 23 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,371 is below the national average for a US public school district. 63% 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 43/100.

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All Schools (23)
Elementary Schools16 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALMOR WEST ESPK–05261
CARRIAGE HILLS ESPK–05311
CLEVELAND ESPK–05300
CROSBY PARK ESPK–05321
EDISON ESPK–05476
EISENHOWER ESPK–05380
FREEDOM ESPK–051,285
HUGH BISH ESPK–05358
LINCOLN ESPK–05401
PAT HENRY ESPK–05508
PIONEER PARK ESPK–05460
RIDGECREST ESPK–05453
SULLIVAN VILLAGE ESPK–05433
WASHINGTON ESPK–05192
WHITTIER ESPK–05351
WOODLAND HILLS ESPK–05466
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL MS06–08994
EISENHOWER MS06–081,035
MACARTHUR MS06–08865
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EISENHOWER HS09–121,350
LAWTON HS09–121,417
MACARTHUR HS09–121,163
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LEARNING TREE ACADEMYPK–PK199
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,371-14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
27%
State
47.0%
Local (property tax)
27.1%
Federal
26.0%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (27%), with notable federal support (26%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
13,979
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateOklahoma →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% 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 LAWTON?
LAWTON has 23 public schools, serving a total of 13,979 students.
What is the graduation rate for LAWTON?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LAWTON spend per student?
LAWTON spends $12,371 per pupil — 14% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LAWTON?
63% of students in LAWTON qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LAWTON?
No, LAWTON does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LAWTON serve?
LAWTON serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for LAWTON?
The median opportunity score across schools in LAWTON is 43/100. 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.