Enrollment
335
Elementary
DISTRICT 254 · STATE 366
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DIBBLE·NCES 400987000426
Dibble Elementary School
22092 OLD TOWN 1ST, BLANCHARD, OK 73010 · (833) 324-1173 · McClain County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL335 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.7:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
85%
284 students
DISTRICT 78% · STATE 68%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 37 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 43 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 49 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 54 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 58 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 43 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 51 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (43) is 16% smaller than its 5th grade class (51).
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within DIBBLE. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
OSTP / CCRA 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedMath
39.7%
OK avg 32.6%
What this means: On the OSTP / CCRA, Oklahoma's statewide test, about 40 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The Oklahoma average is about 33 of 100.
Source: OSTP / CCRA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Dibble Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dibble Elementary School this school | 335 | 84.8% | N/A |
| Meeker Elementary School Meeker | 333 | 79.9% | 31.3% |
| Edison Elementary School Mangum | 220 | 80.9% | 62.3% |
| Bill Wallace Ec Center Chickasha | 409 | 80.4% | N/A |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Ponca City | 252 | 89.3% | 41.8% |
| Canton Elementary School Canton | 217 | 81.6% | 28.0% |
Matched among Oklahoma elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Dibble Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In McClain County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 39.7% | #227 of 651 | #3 of 6 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 335 | #467 of 941 | #7 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.6:1 | #455 of 708 | #6 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.7% | #629 of 708 | #7 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 84.8% | #195 of 876 | #1 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.3% | #474 of 548 | #4 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
335
+28 (+9%) vs 2020
+10% since 1990-91, when it was 305
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
was 17.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 335 | 20.2 | 16.6:1 | 85% (284) |
| 2023-24 | 345 | 19.2 | 18.0:1 | 73% (252) |
| 2022-23 | 345 | 18.7 | 18.5:1 | 66% (227) |
| 2020-21 | 307 | 18 | 17.1:1 | 61% (186) |
| 2017-18 | 350 | 17.1 | 20.5:1 | 66% (232) |
| 2015-16 | 298 | 17 | 17.5:1 | 65% (195) |
| 2010-11 | 311 | 20 | 15.6:1 | 62% (192) |
| 2000-01 | 256 | 17 | 15.1:1 | 71% (181) |
| 1990-91 | 305 | 17 | 17.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dibble Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (350 to 335); teachers up 18% (17.1 to 20.2).
About Dibble Elementary School
Dibble Elementary School runs as a medium-sized elementary school in BLANCHARD, Oklahoma. The latest federal count shows 335 students in pre-K through 5.
Federal data list 3 schools in DIBBLE, with 763 students enrolled.
Roughly 70% of students at Dibble Elementary School are White. The rest of enrollment is 18% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 6% Native American. Among all residents of McClain County, the White share is about 78%. The school's diversity index is 48%, meaning two students picked at random have a 48% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Its 20.2 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 16.6:1. This ratio sits 1.0 above the 15.6:1 average for elementary schools in Oklahoma. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 85%. That is 42 points above the 43% average for public schools in McClain County.
Census Bureau estimates for McClain County show that the median household income is $84,552, roughly 29% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. There are 21 public schools in McClain County, enrolling about 8,736 students in all.
The school nearest to Dibble Elementary School is Dibble High School, at a distance of less than a tenth of a mile. Other public schools within five miles number 2.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Distant, meaning it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Over 4 years, Dibble Elementary School's enrollment climbed 9%, to 335.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Dibble Elementary School covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
McClain County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
45,273
Census ACS
Median income
$84,552
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
8,736 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DIBBLE
- Dibble High SchoolHigh · 238 students
- Dibble Middle SchoolMiddle · 190 students
Other schools in BLANCHARD
- Blanchard High SchoolHigh · 773 students
- Bridge Creek High SchoolHigh · 559 students
- Blanchard Elementary SchoolElementary · 543 students
- Bridge Creek Early ChildhoodElementary · 492 students
- Blanchard Intermediate Elementary SchoolElementary · 460 students
- Bridge Creek Middle SchoolMiddle · 458 students
Other Dibble Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Dibble Elementary. Dibble Elementary School is the largest of the 2.
- Dibble Elementary SchoolJACKSON, MI · 282 students
Nearby schools
- Dibble High School0.0 mi · 238
- Dibble Middle School0.0 mi · 190
- Blanchard Intermediate Elementary School7.6 mi · 460
- Blanchard Middle School7.7 mi · 454
- Middleberg Public School7.9 mi · 309
- Washington Elementary School8.4 mi · 587
Frequently asked questions
About Dibble Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Dibble Elementary School?
Dibble Elementary School enrolls approximately 335 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Dibble Elementary School serve?
Dibble Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dibble Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Dibble Elementary School is approximately 16.6:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Dibble Elementary School?
At Dibble Elementary School, the student body is approximately 70% White, 18% Hispanic, 1% Black, 6% Two or more.
Is Dibble Elementary School public or private?
Dibble Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by DIBBLE.
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