Texola: Schools & Education
13 public schools serve Texola. Elk City Es is the largest at 753 students (grades -1-3). Total enrollment: 3,954 students.
- ~2 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
13 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2 residents per school. 4.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (13)
| School Districts · Districts | MERRITT, ERICK, MERRITT, SAYRE, SWEETWATER |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 5 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 4010740, 4011040, 4019800, 4027060, 4029310 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 13 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,954 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 252 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.70 |
| Schools Count | 13 |
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 | 25.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Western Technology Center |
| Nearest College · City | Burns Flat |
| Nearest College · Phone | 5805623181279 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 25.0 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.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | ELK CITY CARNEGIE LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (580) 225-0136 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 221 WEST BROADWAY AVE, ELK CITY OK 73644 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.8 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 4.5% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12