Hugh Bish Elementary School

Hugh Bish Elementary School is a public school in Lawton, Oklahoma. It is part of the Lawton Public Schools district. Hugh Bish Elementary School has 303 students and teaches grades PK–5. With about 17 students for every teacher, students get individual attention and help with their schoolwork. The school focuses on helping students develop strong basic skills in reading and math. It does this through enrichment programs and a welcoming classroom environment. At Hugh Bish Elementary School, 27% of students did well enough in math and 37% in reading to meet state standards. This shows that they are making steady progress. The student body is diverse, with about 71% of students coming from minority groups, mostly Hispanic and African American students, making the school parents' choice of school in Oklahoma. The average amount spent on each student is about $10,800, which is in line with the district average. Hugh Bish Elementary is in a supportive community with affordable housing and family-oriented values. It has a nurturing environment and is still showing promise in raising academic achievement and student engagement.

The school recently received a grant of $3,000 from the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust to purchase outdoor picnic tables for students to use for outdoor learning and lunch, supporting enhanced wellness and experiential learning opportunities

Q1. What sets Hugh Bish Elementary apart from other schools in how it teaches?

Ans. The school focuses on learning through projects and interaction, which lets students use what they learn in class in the real world.

Q2: What does Hugh Bish Elementary do to make the school a positive place to be?

Ans. The school's behavior programs and chances for students to be leaders help them be kind, respectful, and work together.

Q3. Are there programs that help students feel better emotionally?

Ans. Yes, the school's counseling team offers activities for social-emotional learning and individual help when needed.

Q4. How do parents find out how their child is doing?

Ans. Teachers keep in touch with parents through newsletters, parent-teacher meetings, and digital platforms.

Q5. Does the school engage with the local community?

Ans. Hugh Bish Elementary often works with groups in the area on community events and service projects.