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Public School | Grades PK-8 | Balko

Balko Elementary School is located in Balko, OK and is one of 2 schools in Balko School District. It is a public school that serves 105 students in grades PK-8.

Balko Elementary School made AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Oklahoma in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Balko Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Balko Elementary School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Oklahoma average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Balko Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012

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Rt. 1 37, Balko, OK 73931

(580) 646-3385

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 105

38% 62%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Balko Elementary School had 64% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Oklahoma had 60% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

90%

Hispanic

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Balko District Spending

$14,896Per Pupil

The Balko spends $14,896 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 46% on instruction, 47% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Balko District

11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Balko Elementary School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Oklahoma average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the OCCT

What is it?

The Oklahoma Core Curriculum Test (OCCT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in reading and math in grades 3 through 8. In grade 8 students are also assessed in science, U.S. History, Constitution and Government, and writing.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at one of four levels: unsatisfactory, limited knowledge, satisfactory, or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at either the satisfactory or advanced level.

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11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

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How is it Scored?

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