Public schools in Lawton, OK
26 open public schools with an address in Lawton, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
26
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,737
26 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Oklahoma median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Lawton public schools
The federal directory lists 26 public schools in Lawton, OK: 19 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 26 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,737 students, an average of 567 per school. The largest campus is Eisenhower HS (1,466 students), and the largest elementary school is Freedom ES (1,251).
Lawton operates the most schools here (23), and 3 regular districts have at least one Lawton campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 77% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Lawton
Elementary schools in Lawton
19| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almor West ES Lawton | PK–05 | 228 | 14:1 | |
| Bishop Public School Bishop | PK–08 | 647 | 19.6:1 | |
| Carriage Hills ES Lawton | PK–05 | 294 | 15.6:1 | |
| Cleveland ES Lawton | PK–05 | 319 | 16:1 | |
| Comanche Academy ES Comanche Academy (Charter) · Charter | PK–05 | 95 | 19:1 | |
| Crosby Park ES Lawton | PK–05 | 284 | 13.2:1 | |
| Edison ES Lawton | PK–05 | 437 | 17.1:1 | |
| Eisenhower ES Lawton | PK–05 | 390 | 17.8:1 | |
| Flower Mound Public School Flower Mound | PK–05 | 353 | 19.3:1 | |
| Freedom ES Lawton | PK–05 | 1,251 | 17.7:1 | |
| Hugh Bish ES Lawton | PK–05 | 276 | 13.5:1 | |
| Lincoln ES Lawton | PK–05 | 337 | 16.8:1 | |
| Pat Henry ES Lawton | PK–05 | 525 | 15.8:1 | |
| Pioneer Park ES Lawton | PK–05 | 318 | 14.5:1 | |
| Ridgecrest ES Lawton | PK–05 | 456 | 17.6:1 | |
| Sullivan Village ES Lawton | PK–05 | 380 | 14.9:1 | |
| Washington ES Lawton | PK–05 | 122 | 30.4:1 | |
| Whittier ES Lawton | PK–05 | 264 | 14.8:1 | |
| Woodland Hills ES Lawton | PK–05 | 381 | 16.5:1 |
Middle schools in Lawton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central MS Lawton | 06–08 | 955 | 15.6:1 | |
| Eisenhower MS Lawton | 06–08 | 1,087 | 16.6:1 | |
| Macarthur MS Lawton | 06–08 | 829 | 13.5:1 |
High schools in Lawton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower HS Lawton | 09–12 | 1,466 | 17.1:1 | |
| Lawton HS Lawton | 09–12 | 1,243 | 15.1:1 | |
| Macarthur HS Lawton | 09–12 | 1,253 | 16.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lawton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Tree Academy Lawton | PK–PK | 547 | 18:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.4%
- Hispanic25.5%
- Black19.2%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial16.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 26 Lawton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,737 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lawton
How many public schools are in Lawton, OK?
The current NCES directory lists 26 open public schools with a location address in Lawton: 19 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 14,737 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lawton?
Schools with an address in Lawton belong to 4 education agencies, led by Lawton (23 schools), Bishop (1 school), Comanche Academy (Charter) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Lawton?
Eisenhower HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lawton, with 1,466 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lawton?
Yes. 1 of the 26 public schools in Lawton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Comanche Academy ES. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lawton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lawton public schools is 16.5:1, higher than the Oklahoma school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lawton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Oklahoma cities