The top reported proficiency rate is 35% in Science. The lowest is 12% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Mcloud Es
McLoud Elementary School (often listed as Mcloud Es) is a small public school serving only second and third graders in the town of McLoud, Oklahoma. Its modest enrollment, roughly two hundred students, is split nearly evenly between the two grades. The school sits on Main Street in the heart of a rural bedroom community that has been growing steadily as part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area’s outward expansion.
Academically, the picture is mixed. On the state’s standardized assessment (the OSTP), third graders in the most recent testing year showed proficiency rates in math and English language arts that fell below a quarter of students—meaning most children scored at the lower performance levels. The school’s overall proficiency index, which combines all tested subjects and grades, lands above the midpoint when compared with other school districts in Pottawatomie County. That county-level comparison includes a wide range of results, from very low to much higher, so “above the midpoint” places this school on the stronger side of the middle of the pack rather than among the lowest. Still, a parent looking for higher absolute proficiency would want to investigate further, especially since the data covers only one tested grade at this school.
Because McLoud Es serves only second and third grades, many typical metrics do not apply. There is no graduation rate, no high school outcomes, and no attendance or chronic absenteeism data in the available records. Science assessment results from an older year (when the school apparently served fifth graders) are present but not current for the grade band the school now operates. The school’s own data on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education services, and English learner status are all missing from the profile, so a family wanting to understand how the school supports diverse learners may need to ask directly.
The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial share of students identifying as two or more races, a smaller but noticeable American Indian presence, and a modest Hispanic enrollment. Black and Asian students each make up only a handful of the total. The school is not a charter or magnet institution; its Title I status is not listed in the available information.
McLoud itself shapes the school’s context. Historically an agricultural center with cotton gins and blackberry farms, the town has transformed into a bedroom community where most residents commute to jobs in Oklahoma City, about twenty miles west, or to Shawnee to the east. The town retains a rural feel with open fields and pastures surrounding it. A significant local employer is the Mabel Bassett Correctional Center, operated by the state Department of Corrections, alongside the Kickapoo Tribe’s headquarters. The community is small and low-density, with a traditional Main Street layout, limited walkability beyond the central core, and recreational walking trails in the southern part of town. The annual Blackberry Festival, a long-running celebration each July, is a major civic event. Housing in the area is moderately priced compared to national averages, reflecting a relatively affordable market in a growing corner of the Oklahoma City metro.
The school district, McLoud Public Schools, does not appear to have undergone any recent major changes that would be of lasting note to parents, based on the available public research. That stability, or absence of upheaval, may be a neutral factor for families weighing the district.
For a parent considering McLoud Es, this is a straightforward, grade-restricted elementary school in a small town that is growing but still rural. The academic results, while modest in absolute terms, sit above the middle of the county’s range for the grades tested. Given the missing data on support services and the fact that the school covers only two grades, families with children who have special needs or who are learning English should contact the school directly to learn what resources are available. The community offers affordable housing relative to the broader region and a short commute to Oklahoma City, making it a practical choice for families who want a small-town setting with city employment options.
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