Poteau has 4 schools and 2,312 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 50%. Also, 60.6% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Poteau: The learner body at the schools served by Poteau is 48.3% White, 19.6% Black, 20.4% Asian, 10.3% Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 48.3% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.3% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 49% of learners are female, and 51% of learners are male. At schools in Poteau, 60.6% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 10.0% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Poteau: Within Poteau, 100.0% of educators are certified, and 94.5% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 16:1. The district has 3 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Poteau: In Poteau, 39% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 37% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 30% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 29% tested at or above that level for math. And 30% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 24% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Poteau: Poteau spends $7,779 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $18,917,000. The school district spends $4,658.8 million on instruction, $2,360.2 million on support services and $531.4 million on other expenses.