What grades does BALKO ES serve?

BALKO ES is a Primary school serving students in Balko, OK. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is BALKO ES located?

BALKO ES is located at Balko, OK in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at BALKO ES?

BALKO ES has a student-teacher ratio of 8.3:1.

What schools are in Balko, OK?

Balko, OK is served by the local school district. BALKO ES is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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BALKO ES — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Balko, Oklahoma|BALKO

Balko, OK 73931

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Aug

Tue

JH/HS Softball vs Beaver @ ForganEvent

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Aug

Wed

Fall School PicturesEvent

Aug

Thu

HS Softball vs Tyrone @ ForganEvent

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Aug

Thu

Running of the Bulls XC MeetEvent

Aug

Thu

JH Softball @ Beaver FestivalEvent

Aug

Fri

HS Football @ GearyEvent

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School Profile

Grades

PK–8

Enrollment

Student:Teacher

8.3:1

Locale

Rural

District

BALKO

Phone

(580)646-3385

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

50-54%

Math Proficiency

45-49%

Chronic Absenteeism

4.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

11 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.9:1

Better than average in OK

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

142

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

92% fully certified

Counselors

1.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,839

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$12,584

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$67,255

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 3%State 8%Local 89%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

18.9%

Below 150% poverty line

1.9%

Unemployment rate

16.1%

Uninsured residents

14.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

Current enrollment

Stable(+1% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Aug 25, 2026

JH/HS Softball vs Beaver @ Forgan

Event

Wed, Aug 26, 2026

Fall School Pictures

Event

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

HS Softball vs Tyrone @ Forgan

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	JH/HS Softball vs Fargo/Gage/ Ft. Supply @ Forgan	Event	—
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	JH/HS vs Fargo/Gage/ Ft. Supply @ Forgan	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	JH/HS Softball vs Goodwell @ Forgan	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	HS Football vs Canton @ Forgan	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	GS/JH Football @ Shattuck	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	HS Football @ Corn Bible	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	JH/HS Softball @ Buffalo	Event	—
Sat, Sep 12, 2026	GS/JH/HS XC @ Beaver	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	GS/JH Football vs Sharon-Mutual @ Balko	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	JH/HS Softball @ Canadian	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	GS/JH Football vs Laverne @ Forgan	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	GS/JH Football vs Laverne @ Balko	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	HS Football @ Garber	Event	—
Sat, Sep 19, 2026	HS XC @ Buffalo	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	GS/JH Football vs Tyrone-Beaver @ TBA	Event	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	Senior Night JH/HS Softball vs Boise City @ Forgan	Event	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	Senior Night JH/HS vs Boise City @ Forgan	Event	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	HS Football vs Cherokee @ Forgan	Event	—
Sat, Sep 26, 2026	GS/JH/HS XC @ Laverne	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	GS/JH Football @ Texhoma	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	GS/JH Football vs Boise City @ Forgan	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	GS/JH Football vs Boise City @ Balko	Event	—
Sat, Oct 3, 2026	GS/JH/HS XC @ OBA	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	GS/JH Football @ Turpin	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	HS Football @ Boise City	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	HS XC @ Bethany	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	GS/JH XC @ All-Star Meet @ Chickasha	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	HS Football vs Turpin @ Balko	Event	—
Sat, Oct 17, 2026	XC Regionals	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	HS Football vs Shattuck @ Balko	Event	—
Sat, Oct 24, 2026	XC State	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	HS Football @ Ringwood	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	HS Football vs Texhoma @ Balko (Senior Night)	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Last Day of Semester	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Inservice	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	First Day of Semester	Event	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Sat, Jan 23, 2027	5th/6th Academic Team Regionals	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Sat, Feb 20, 2027	7th/8th Academic Team Regionals	Event	—
Sat, Feb 27, 2027	8th/9th Academic Team Regionals	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Fri, May 7, 2027	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	Baccalaureate	Event	—
Thu, May 13, 2027	Teacher Inservice	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 14, 2027	Class of 2027 Graduation	Event	—