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Enrollment
323
Elementary
DISTRICT 300 · STATE 366
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DICKSON·NCES 400991000429
Dickson Elementary School
4762 State Highway 199, Ardmore, OK 73401 · (580) 223-9509 · Carter County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL323 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
24.9:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.8:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
69%
222 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 68%
Community
1
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 | 64 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 74 | 23% |
| Grade 1 | 79 | 24% |
| Grade 2 | 106 | 33% |
Student demographics
67%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · 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 DICKSON. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Dickson Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson Elementary School this school | 323 | 68.7% | N/A |
| Silo Elementary School Durant | 311 | 65.9% | 35.8% |
| Twin Hills Public School Okmulgee | 314 | 68.5% | 44.1% |
| Strother Elementary School Seminole | 263 | 69.6% | N/A |
| Lukfata Public School Broken Bow | 363 | 71.3% | 41.8% |
| Emerson Elementary School Coalgate | 394 | 71.1% | N/A |
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 Dickson Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In Carter County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 323 | #492 of 941 | #8 of 14 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.9:1 | #700 of 708 | #11 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.7% | #295 of 708 | #4 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 68.7% | #492 of 876 | #9 of 14 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -16.1% | #223 of 548 | #3 of 9 |
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
323
-56 (-15%) vs 2020
+14% since 1990-91, when it was 283
Student : Teacher
24.9:1
was 19.9:1
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 | 323 | 13 | 24.9:1 | 69% (222) |
| 2023-24 | 357 | 15.4 | 23.1:1 | 63% (226) |
| 2022-23 | 401 | 18 | 22.3:1 | 51% (205) |
| 2020-21 | 379 | 19 | 19.9:1 | 57% (216) |
| 2017-18 | 385 | 20.4 | 18.9:1 | 62% (238) |
| 2015-16 | 372 | 21 | 17.7:1 | 66% (244) |
| 2010-11 | 368 | 19 | 19.4:1 | 64% (237) |
| 2000-01 | 402 | 23 | 17.5:1 | 62% (249) |
| 1990-91 | 283 | 21 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dickson Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 16% (385 to 323); teachers down 36% (20.4 to 13).
About Dickson Elementary School
Students in Ardmore, Oklahoma, attend Dickson Elementary School, a mid-sized elementary school. It is open to students in pre-K through 2 and enrolls 323 students.
Dickson Elementary School is one of 4 schools in DICKSON, which enrolls 1,229 students in total.
The largest group at Dickson Elementary School is White students, at 49%. The school is also 23% multiracial, 17% Native American, and 11% Hispanic. That is lower than the 68% White share among all Carter County residents. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 67%.
For every teacher at Dickson Elementary School, there are about 24.9 students; the school has 13 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 15.6:1 average for elementary schools in Oklahoma, this school's ratio is higher. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 69%. The figure for public schools in Carter County is close, at 70%.
In the wider Carter County area, median household income comes to about $60,723, roughly 20% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Carter County's 28 public schools enroll about 8,383 students and include Dickson Elementary School.
Dickson Upper Elementary School is about 0.1 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Dickson Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 3 others within five miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Distant. That means it sits in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has fallen 15%, from 379 to 323. The school's ratio increased from 19.9:1 to 24.9:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Parents, students, and staff can share information on pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback here. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Carter County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
48,555
Census ACS
Median income
$60,723
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
8,383 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DICKSON
- Dickson High SchoolHigh · 347 students
- Dickson Middle SchoolMiddle · 282 students
- Dickson Upper Elementary SchoolElementary · 277 students
Other schools in Ardmore
- Ardmore High SchoolHigh · 707 students
- Plainview High SchoolHigh · 433 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 409 students
- Plainview Primary Elementary SchoolElementary · 406 students
- Charles Evans Elementary SchoolElementary · 398 students
- Jefferson Elementary SchoolMiddle · 396 students
Other Dickson Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Dickson Elementary. Dickson Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 3.
- Dickson ElementaryChino, CA · 566 students
- Dickson ElementaryDickson, TN · 229 students
Nearby schools
- Dickson Upper Elementary School0.1 mi · 277
- Dickson Middle School0.1 mi · 282
- Dickson High School0.2 mi · 347
- Mannsville Public School6.1 mi · 95
- Will Rogers Elementary School8.1 mi · 324
- Jefferson Elementary School8.4 mi · 396
Frequently asked questions
About Dickson Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Dickson Elementary School?
Dickson Elementary School enrolls approximately 323 students in grades PK-02.
Is Dickson Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Dickson Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Dickson Elementary School?
Approximately 24.9:1 students per teacher at Dickson Elementary School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Dickson Elementary School?
At Dickson Elementary School, the student body is approximately 49% White, 11% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 23% Two or more.
Who oversees Dickson Elementary School?
Dickson Elementary School is overseen by DICKSON in Carter County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.