The top reported proficiency rate is 45% in Math. The lowest is 37% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Cache Es
Cache ES is a public elementary school in Cache, Oklahoma, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. It is one of three schools in the Cache Public Schools district, and it sits within a few blocks of the town’s middle school and high school, close to City Hall. The school is a conventional neighborhood elementary, not a charter or magnet, and the grade band means no state testing data exists for the youngest grades—testing begins in third grade.
On the state assessments that are administered, patterns differ by subject and grade. In mathematics, third graders showed a stronger performance than fourth graders. In English language arts, third graders also outperformed fourth graders by a noticeable margin. Because Oklahoma changed the cut scores for these tests in the most recent year, year-over-year comparisons are not meaningful at this point. A parent may want to ask the school how these scores align with its own benchmarks and how instruction adjusts between the primary and upper elementary years.
When compared against other districts across Comanche County, Cache ES lands in the top quartile for overall proficiency across the grades and subjects it tests. That is a legitimate area of strength relative to its county peers. The district as a whole did not show any recent changes that look likely to affect families directly, based on what is publicly reported.
Cache itself is a small exurb of Lawton, with a sparse, rural-influenced feel and a downtown strip along Highway 62. Most residents own their homes. The town originated from the land lottery that opened the Kiowa-Comanche-Apache Reservation, and it now functions primarily as a bedroom community for nearby Fort Sill and Lawton’s job base. Local employers include Cache Public Schools itself, and many working residents commute to the military base or to health care and social assistance jobs. The walkability is limited—this is a car-dependent town with no public transit serving it—but the schools are located near the town center rather than on isolated campuses, which gives the elementary school a civic footprint. Housing values have risen at a pace that outpaces both state and national trends, though the typical home remains more affordable than the national median. The town’s population growth has been steady over decades and recently appears modest, with a slight decline in the most recent estimate.
The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial share of students who identify as two or more races, a notable Hispanic population, and smaller groups identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native, Black, and Asian. Data on economic disadvantage and special education enrollment was not available in the record, so a family may wish to ask the school directly about its share of students receiving free or reduced-price meals or special education services.
Overall, Cache ES is a solid county performer in a small-town district that serves as a local anchor. The school’s early grade offerings mean families with children in PK through second grade will rely on day-to-day experience rather than test scores to gauge a fit. For those looking at third and fourth grade, the academic picture is mixed by subject and grade, but the school performs well against its county peers. The town’s modest growth, affordable housing, and easy commute to Lawton and Fort Sill make it a practical option for families who want a slower pace and a neighborhood-focused elementary.
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