Public schools in Poteau, OK
5 open public schools with an address in Poteau, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,146
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Oklahoma median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Poteau public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Poteau, OK: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,146 students, an average of 429 per school. The largest campus is Poteau HS (674 students), and the largest elementary school is Poteau Upper ES (468).
Every listed school belongs to Poteau. 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 13.9:1, lower 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.
About 65% 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 Poteau
Elementary schools in Poteau
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poteau Primary ES Poteau | PK–01 | 439 | 13.7:1 | |
| Poteau Upper ES Poteau | 02–04 | 468 | 13.9:1 |
Middle schools in Poteau
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr Poteau | 07–08 | 277 | 13.8:1 | |
| Pansy Kidd MS Poteau | 05–06 | 288 | 15.5:1 |
High schools in Poteau
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poteau HS Poteau | 09–12 | 674 | 17.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.5%
- Hispanic23.8%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native15.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial16.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Poteau schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,146 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Poteau
How many public schools are in Poteau, OK?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Poteau: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,146 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Poteau?
All listed public schools with an address in Poteau belong to Poteau. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Poteau?
Poteau HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Poteau, with 674 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Poteau?
No school with an address in Poteau is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Oklahoma.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Poteau schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Poteau public schools is 13.9:1, lower 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 Poteau 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