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MCALESTER

Oklahoma · Public School District
8
Schools
2,956
Students
$12,626
Per-Pupil Spend
-12% nat'l
63.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+11pp vs nat'l
86.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

MCALESTER is a public school district in Oklahoma serving 2,956 students across 8 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,626 is below the national average for a US public school district. 64% 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 42/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EDMOND DOYLE ES01–04168
EMERSON ES01–04217
WILL ROGERS ES01–04410
WILLIAM GAY EC CTRKG–KG186
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
PARKER INTERMEDIATE CTR05–06411
PUTERBAUGH MS07–08439
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
MCALESTER HS09–12957
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
JEFFERSON EC CTRPK–PK168
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,626-12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
30%
State
47.7%
Local (property tax)
29.7%
Federal
22.5%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (30%), with notable federal support (23%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
2,956
Students
64%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateOklahoma →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% 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 MCALESTER?
MCALESTER has 8 public schools, serving a total of 2,956 students.
What is the graduation rate for MCALESTER?
The graduation rate is 86.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MCALESTER spend per student?
MCALESTER spends $12,626 per pupil — 12% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MCALESTER?
64% of students in MCALESTER qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MCALESTER?
No, MCALESTER does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MCALESTER serve?
MCALESTER serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MCALESTER?
The median opportunity score across schools in MCALESTER is 42/100. 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.