Elk City: Schools & Education
6 public schools serve Elk City. Elk City Es is the largest at 753 students (grades -1-3). Total enrollment: 2,929 students.
- ~1,894 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
6 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,894 residents per school. 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (6)
| School Districts · Districts | ELK CITY, MERRITT |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,929 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 173 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.90 |
| Schools Count | 6 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Western Technology Center |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 15.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Western Technology Center |
| Nearest College · City | Burns Flat |
| Nearest College · Phone | 5805623181279 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 15.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (6)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Elk City Carnegie Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 221 West Broadway Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (580) 225-0136 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 73644 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2600 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 14 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 14.5% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 3 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12