Cowlington: Schools & Education
20 public schools serve Cowlington. Heavener Es is the largest at 577 students (grades -1-8). Total enrollment: 5,436 students.
- ~5 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
26 K-12 schools serving the area — about 5 residents per school.
Schools (26)
| School Districts · Districts | ARKOMA, BOKOSHE, TALIHINA, CAMERON, HEAVENER |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 10 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 4003210, 4004950, 4005820, 4006330, 4014160 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 4,361 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 278 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.70 |
| Schools Count | 20 |
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 | Carl Albert State College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 3.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Carl Albert State College |
| Nearest College · City | Poteau |
| Nearest College · Phone | (918) 647-1200 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.4 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 | ARKOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (918) 875-3971 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 1000 MAIN, ARKOMA OK 74901 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.4 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
ARKOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY