Serving 47 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bowring 51±¬ÁÏ ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowring 51±¬ÁÏ ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bowring 51±¬ÁÏ's student population of 47 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Bowring 51±¬ÁÏ ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowring 51±¬ÁÏ is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1039 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
24%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
55%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowring 51±¬ÁÏ's ranking?
Bowring 51±¬ÁÏ is ranked #1039 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Bowring 51±¬ÁÏ?
47 students attend Bowring 51±¬ÁÏ.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Bowring 51±¬ÁÏ students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowring 51±¬ÁÏ?
Bowring 51±¬ÁÏ has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bowring 51±¬ÁÏ offer ?
Bowring 51±¬ÁÏ offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowring 51±¬ÁÏ part of?
Bowring 51±¬ÁÏ is part of Bowring School District.
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