Hydro-Eakly Elementary School

Hydro-Eakly Elementary School, a high performing elementary school, has around 250 students in Pre-K to grade 5 in a rural community just east of Weatherford. It has a student-teacher ratio of around 16:1, a bit higher than the state average but still providing individualized attention. Academic achievement is shining here—around 70-74 % achieve math proficiency and 55-59 % reading proficiency, reflecting excellent school performance and strong student outcomes, placing them in the top 1% in the state. Demographically, students are around 69 % White, 21 % Hispanic, 6 % multi-racial, and around 60 % eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The district has around 16 full-time elementary teachers and support staff like half-time counselor and aides. Median home values in Hydro are around $150,000 as of mid-2025. The school, known for its academic excellence, is warm, close-knit, and often regarded as one of the best classical schools in Oklahoma.

Hydro-Eakly Elementary had a talent show with Ellie Harvey, Evan Hatfield, and Dayce Moxley taking top places. The fifth graders went to Alabaster Caverns. All-State recognition came to Dillyn Coe and Caleb Warner, and sophomores took home the "Clash of Classes." Middle school students took first in the Caddo County Curriculum Contest. Eclipse glasses and instruction for the solar eclipse, which is coming up, were also distributed.