- FREEDOM ES — Grades PK–5 · 1,251 students
- LEARNING TREE ACADEMY — Grades PK–PK · 547 students
- PAT HENRY ES — Grades PK–5 · 525 students
- RIDGECREST ES — Grades PK–5 · 456 students
- EDISON ES — Grades PK–5 · 437 students
- EISENHOWER ES — Grades PK–5 · 390 students
- WOODLAND HILLS ES — Grades PK–5 · 381 students
- SULLIVAN VILLAGE ES — Grades PK–5 · 380 students
- LINCOLN ES — Grades PK–5 · 337 students
- CLEVELAND ES — Grades PK–5 · 319 students
- PIONEER PARK ES — Grades PK–5 · 318 students
- CARRIAGE HILLS ES — Grades PK–5 · 294 students
- CROSBY PARK ES — Grades PK–5 · 284 students
- HUGH BISH ES — Grades PK–5 · 276 students
- WHITTIER ES — Grades PK–5 · 264 students
- ALMOR WEST ES — Grades PK–5 · 228 students
- WASHINGTON ES — Grades PK–5 · 122 students
- EISENHOWER MS — Grades 6–8 · 1,087 students
- CENTRAL MS — Grades 6–8 · 955 students
- MACARTHUR MS — Grades 6–8 · 829 students
- EISENHOWER HS — Grades 9–12 · 1,466 students
- MACARTHUR HS — Grades 9–12 · 1,253 students
- LAWTON HS — Grades 9–12 · 1,243 students
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| Metric | Lawton Public Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $10,100/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Lawton Public Schools
Families searching for schools in Lawton, Oklahoma (ZIP 73501) are zoned to Lawton Public Schools. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of Oklahoma districts on the data NCES reports. The district operates 1 school, covering Pre-K – 12th. Check the rating breakdown and map above, and confirm your specific school assignment directly with the district — boundaries and open-enrollment rules change year to year.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Lawton Public Schools runs approximately $10,100 annually, placing it 12% above the Oklahoma state average of approximately $9,000 and below the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Below-average funding can mean larger class sizes, fewer elective offerings, and limited extracurricular programs. Families with specialized needs should verify specific program availability directly with the district. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Lawton Public Schools is a small, community-focused district with 1 schools serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Small districts often benefit from tighter community cohesion, more personalized teacher-student relationships, and stronger parental involvement. The trade-off is narrower program variety: fewer elective courses, specialized tracks, or extracurricular options than larger systems offer.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Lawton Public Schools 6 out of 10 — average among Oklahoma public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Lawton Public Schools falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 73501
Children in zip code 73501 are assigned to Lawton Public Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 73501, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Lawton Public Schools at (269)624-7901 or visit www.lawtoncs.org. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Oklahoma districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Lawton
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Lawton Public Schools serves zip code 73501, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 73501 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Oklahoma, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Lawton Public Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 73501.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Lawton Public Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 73501 data.