Poteau Upper ES
#337 of 899 elementary schools in Oklahoma
#32972 of 50,301 nationally
About Poteau Upper ES
Poteau Upper ES is a public elementary located in Poteau, in the Poteau school district of Oklahoma, United States. It caters for Grades 2–4. In 2025 it enrolled 468 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 337th of 899 ranked elementary schools in Oklahoma. Its strongest component is students per teacher (57th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 468.
There are 5 schools in Poteau; Poteau Upper ES ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)71.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Poteau Upper ES by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Poteau Upper ES
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Poteau Primary ES
Poteau · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
439 students · 214 m away
Poteau HS
Poteau · Public high · Grades 9–12
674 students · 1.8 km away
7th and 8th Grade Academic Ctr
Poteau · Public middle · Grades 7–8
277 students · 2.0 km away
Pansy Kidd MS
Poteau · Public middle · Grades 5–6
288 students · 3.4 km away
Shady Point Public School
Shady Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
158 students · 6.3 km away
Cameron ES
Cameron · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
182 students · 11 km away
Cameron HS
Cameron · Public high · Grades 9–12
104 students · 11 km away
Panama MS
Panama · Public middle · Grades 7–8
107 students · 11 km away
Panama HS
Panama · Public high · Grades 9–12
223 students · 11 km away
Panama ES
Panama · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
414 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Oklahoma with a comparable Enrollment.
Edison ES
Bristow · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
468 students
Charter Oak ES
Guthrie · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
468 students
Sperry ES
Sperry · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
Mills ES
Owasso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
Okmulgee Primary ES
Okmulgee · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
470 students
Larkin Bailey ES
Owasso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Poteau Upper ES a good school?
Poteau Upper ES has a Success Index (US) of 38.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #337 of 899 in Oklahoma. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Poteau Upper ES rank in Oklahoma?
Poteau Upper ES ranks #337 of 899 elementary schools in Oklahoma and #32972 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Poteau Upper ES?
Poteau Upper ES had 468 students in 2025.
Is Poteau Upper ES a elementary school or a high school?
Poteau Upper ES is classified as a elementary covering Grades 2–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Poteau Upper ES?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Poteau Upper ES; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.