The top reported proficiency rate is 22% in Math. The lowest is 16% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Crosby Park Es
Crosby Park ES is a public elementary school in Lawton, Oklahoma, serving children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of Lawton Public Schools, a district that covers a broad swath of the city. As an elementary-only school, it has no graduation rate or secondary-level program data to report. The school’s size is moderate for its grade band, and its student body is diverse in the sense that no single racial or ethnic group makes up a majority. White students form the largest share, followed by Hispanic students, students who identify as two or more races, and Black students, with smaller numbers of American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and Asian students. Federal data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available for this school, so a parent would need to contact the school or district directly for that information.
State assessment results from the Oklahoma School Testing Program show that rates of proficiency in math, English language arts, and science are low across the tested grades. In third grade, math and ELA proficiency each fall well below the typical thresholds that schools aim for. Fourth-grade results are similar, and fifth-grade scores, while somewhat higher, still remain modest. This pattern places Crosby Park ES below the midpoint among elementary schools in Comanche County on a combined measure of overall proficiency. Oklahoma changed the cut scores for math and ELA assessments in recent years, which means direct comparisons with earlier years are not possible from the data available here. A parent considering this school may want to ask what academic supports are in place and how the school is working to improve achievement, especially since the proficiency gaps appear sizable.
Lawton itself is a mid-sized city that functions as the commercial, government, and healthcare hub of southwestern Oklahoma. The adjacent Fort Sill military reservation is the city’s single largest employer, alongside manufacturing at Goodyear, health systems, Cameron University, and Lawton Public Schools. The city is low-density and car-dependent, with five local bus routes and limited street life outside retail corridors. Civic anchors include the Museum of the Great Plains, the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center, and the Fort Sill Museum. The Wichita Mountains and area lakes provide nearby outdoor recreation. Lawton has experienced growth tied to base realignment at Fort Sill and the annexation of the post itself, and the city expects continued population and economic effects from those changes.
For parents living in this area, housing costs are relatively moderate. Home values sit well below national and state benchmarks, and rents are likewise a good deal lower than the national median. The estimated monthly mortgage payment is lower than the typical rent in the area, which may influence a family’s housing decisions. The unemployment rate nationally has been stable at a moderate level recently, and real median household income nationally has shown modest gains in recent years, though this is a national figure rather than a Lawton-specific one.
The school district has passed two bond measures in recent years that are relevant to families. A November 2023 bond, approved by a solid majority, funds school safety improvements, new school buses, and district-wide technology upgrades. An earlier April 2021 bond also covered transportation and student technology devices. These investments mean that Crosby Park ES and other district schools have seen tangible improvements in buses and classroom tech, which directly affects a family’s daily experience.
Crosby Park Elementary offers a traditional public school path for elementary-aged students in a district that is investing in physical infrastructure and technology. The main open question for a family is how the school is addressing the academic challenges visible in the state test results, since the data show a wide gap between current outcomes and the levels many parents would expect. Without information on special programs, class sizes, or staffing, a parent would be wise to visit, talk with the principal, and learn about tutoring, intervention, or enrichment opportunities available at the school.
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