Indian education formula grants to leas

El Reno Public Schools received a Formula Grant award of $150,236.00 from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This award supports comprehensive educational programs specifically designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the El Reno, Oklahoma school district.

The funded activities encompass academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students in elementary and secondary educational settings. These initiatives are intended to enable AIAN students to meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The program allows for up to 5% of funding to be allocated to administrative costs, with performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities.