Velma: Schools & Education
Velma schools: 3 public schools. Velma-Alma Es is the largest at 220 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 465 students.
- ~197 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 197 residents per school. 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | VELMA-ALMA |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 465 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 31 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.00 |
| Schools Count | 3 |
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 | Red River Technology Center |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 18.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Red River Technology Center |
| Nearest College · City | Duncan |
| Nearest College · Phone | (580) 255-2903 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 18.4 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 | STEPHENS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (580) 255-8718 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 301 N 8TH, DUNCAN OK 73533 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 16.7 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 8.1% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12