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SHAWNEE

Oklahoma · Public School District
7
Schools
3,332
Students
$13,920
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
81.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+29pp vs nat'l
78.0%
Graduation Rate
-8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SHAWNEE is a public school district in Oklahoma serving 3,332 students across 7 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 78.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,920 is near the national average for a US public school district. 81% 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 43/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HORACE MANN ESKG–05225
JEFFERSON ES01–05293
SEQUOYAH ESKG–05332
SHAWNEE EC CTRPK–KG384
WILL ROGERS ES01–05400
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SHAWNEE MS06–08711
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SHAWNEE HS09–12987
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,920Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
25%
State
46.2%
Local (property tax)
25.1%
Federal
28.7%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (25%), with notable federal support (29%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,332
Students
81%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate78.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateOklahoma →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 78.0%, graduation is 8.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
81% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
29% 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 SHAWNEE?
SHAWNEE has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,332 students.
What is the graduation rate for SHAWNEE?
The graduation rate is 78.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SHAWNEE spend per student?
SHAWNEE spends $13,920 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SHAWNEE?
81% of students in SHAWNEE qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SHAWNEE?
No, SHAWNEE does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SHAWNEE serve?
SHAWNEE serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SHAWNEE?
The median opportunity score across schools in SHAWNEE is 43/100. 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.