Gowen: Schools & Education
Gowen schools: 7 public schools. Wilburton Es is the largest at 476 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 1,354 students.
- ~24 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
7 K-12 schools serving the area — about 24 residents per school.
Schools (7)
| School Districts · Districts | FANSHAWE, WILBURTON, RED OAK, WILBURTON |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 4 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 4011400, 4023400, 4025590, 4032790 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,354 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 83 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.30 |
| Schools Count | 7 |
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 | Eastern Oklahoma State College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 8.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Eastern Oklahoma State College |
| Nearest College · City | Wilburton |
| Nearest College · Phone | (918) 465-2361 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 8.7 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 | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | WISTER PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (866) 261-3592 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 211 PLUM STREET, WISTER OK 74966 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 10.7 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
WISTER PUBLIC LIBRARY