Lawton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 14,109 students in Lawton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Lawton School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Lawton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 534 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has increased from 66% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.78
0.73
# American Indian Students
671 Students
78,193 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
11%
# Asian Students
175 Students
16,352 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3,408 Students
147,077 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
20%
# Black Students
2,783 Students
57,907 Students
% Black Students
20%
8%
# White Students
4,564 Students
321,195 Students
% White Students
32%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
173 Students
3,159 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
2,335 Students
99,125 Students
% of Two or more races Students
17%
14%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
817
38,170
# Students in K Grade:
1,029
49,507
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,095
51,810
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,109
52,022
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,094
52,077
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,097
51,508
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,002
52,004
# Students in 6th Grade:
966
52,535
# Students in 7th Grade:
974
53,931
# Students in 8th Grade:
950
55,449
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,004
57,629
# Students in 10th Grade:
975
55,470
# Students in 11th Grade:
984
52,944
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,013
48,119
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,928 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,950. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,162 is higher than the state median of $10,925. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Lawton School District?
Lawton School District manages 24 public schools serving 14,109 students.
What is the rank of Lawton School District?
Lawton School District is ranked #300 out of 534 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lawton School District?
32% of Lawton School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawton School District?
Lawton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Lawton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,162 is higher than the state median of $10,925. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 24 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 14,109 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Graduation Rate
: 69% (Btm 50% in OK)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
