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ALTUS

Oklahoma · Public School District
7
Schools
3,527
Students
$10,233
Per-Pupil Spend
-29% nat'l
60.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+9pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

ALTUS is a public school district in Oklahoma serving 3,527 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,233 is below the national average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALTUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPK–KG390
ALTUS ES03–04408
ALTUS PRIMARY SCHOOL01–02436
RIVERS ESPK–04391
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALTUS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL05–06490
ALTUS JHS07–08491
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ALTUS HS09–12921
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,233-29% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
21%
State
53.3%
Local (property tax)
21.0%
Federal
25.7%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (21%), with notable federal support (26%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,527
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateOklahoma →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,233, spending is 29% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
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 ALTUS?
ALTUS has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,527 students.
What is the graduation rate for ALTUS?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ALTUS spend per student?
ALTUS spends $10,233 per pupil — 29% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ALTUS?
61% of students in ALTUS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ALTUS?
No, ALTUS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does ALTUS serve?
ALTUS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ALTUS?
The median opportunity score across schools in ALTUS is 48/100. 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.