Butner School District

Hwy 56 And Yahola
Cromwell, OK 74837-0157
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Butner School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 212 students in Butner 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 Butner School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
212 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Butner School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#304 out of 537 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
25%
20-24%
27%
30-39%
31%
(20-21)
≥50%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.74
% American Indian
24%
11%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
21%
% Black
n/a
8%
% White
44%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
23%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,212 is higher than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,684 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,212
$11,355
Spending / Student
$15,684
$11,328

Best Butner School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butner High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 56 And Yahola
Cromwell, OK 74837
(405) 944-5526
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Butner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 56 And Yahola
Cromwell, OK 74837
(405) 944-5526
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Butner School District?
Butner School District manages 2 public schools serving 212 students.
What is the rank of Butner School District?
Butner School District is ranked #311 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Butner School District?
44% of Butner School District students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 23% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butner School District?
Butner School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Butner School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,684 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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