Enrollment
260
Elementary
DISTRICT 304 · STATE 366
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·IDABEL·NCES 401537000566
Idabel Primary South Elementary School
1212 East Tyler Drive, Idabel, OK 74745 · (580) 286-4400 · McCurtain County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL260 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.2:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.7:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
232 students
DISTRICT 87% · 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 | 69 | 27% |
| Kindergarten | 103 | 40% |
| Grade 1 | 88 | 34% |
Student demographics
78%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 80% · 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
Idabel Primary South Elementary School→Central Elementary School→Idabel Middle School→Idabel High School
Based on grade levels within IDABEL. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Idabel Primary South Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idabel Primary South Elementary School this school | 260 | 89.2% | N/A |
| Robertson Elementary School Tulsa | 228 | 93.0% | N/A |
| Muskogee Ec Center Muskogee | 290 | 83.1% | N/A |
| Central Elementary School Idabel | 347 | 90.5% | 28.5% |
| Clinton West Elementary School TUlsa | 353 | 90.1% | N/A |
| Will Rogers Elementary School Ardmore | 324 | 88.9% | 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 Idabel Primary South Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In McCurtain County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 260 | #600 of 941 | #8 of 15 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.2:1 | #680 of 708 | #9 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 78.2% | #9 of 708 | #3 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 89.2% | #137 of 876 | #3 of 13 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.1% | #409 of 548 | #4 of 10 |
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
260
-16 (-6%) vs 2020
-9% since 2000-01, when it was 286
Student : Teacher
20.2:1
was 16.2:1
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 | 260 | 12.9 | 20.2:1 | 89% (232) |
| 2023-24 | 261 | 16.9 | 15.5:1 | 92% (241) |
| 2022-23 | 263 | 16.9 | 15.6:1 | 97% (256) |
| 2020-21 | 276 | 17 | 16.2:1 | 93% (256) |
| 2017-18 | 280 | 15.9 | 17.6:1 | 100% (280) |
| 2015-16 | 290 | 17 | 17.1:1 | 100% (290) |
| 2010-11 | 190 | 11 | 17.3:1 | 96% (182) |
| 2000-01 | 286 | 13 | 22.0:1 | 84% (240) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Idabel Primary South Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (280 to 260); teachers down 19% (15.9 to 12.9).
About Idabel Primary South Elementary School
Idabel Primary South Elementary School is an elementary school in Idabel, Oklahoma, according to federal school records. The latest federal count shows 260 students in pre-K through 1. Against the 366-student average for elementary schools in Oklahoma, enrollment here is 29% lower.
The 4 schools in IDABEL enroll 1,277 students altogether, Idabel Primary South Elementary School among them.
Enrollment at Idabel Primary South Elementary School is mixed, with multiracial students the largest group at 28%. The rest of enrollment is 23% White, 21% Hispanic, 18% Black, and 6% Native American. Idabel Primary South Elementary School has a diversity index of 78%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school reported 12.9 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 20.2:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Oklahoma average 15.6:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 89%. Among public schools in McCurtain County, the average eligibility rate is 77%.
Census Bureau estimates for McCurtain County show that median household income is about $51,929, roughly 16% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Idabel Primary South Elementary School is one of 29 public schools in McCurtain County, which together enroll about 6,370 students.
Idabel High School is located about 0.3 miles from Idabel Primary South Elementary School. Within five miles are 4 other public schools.
Idabel Primary South Elementary School is in a town far from an urbanized area, a location NCES labels Town: Remote.
Idabel Primary South Elementary School saw enrollment fall 6% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. The ratio was 16.2:1 in 2020-21 and 20.2:1 in 2024-25.
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McCurtain County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
30,863
Census ACS
Median income
$51,929
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
29
6,370 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in IDABEL
- Idabel High SchoolHigh · 428 students
- Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 347 students
- Idabel Middle SchoolMiddle · 242 students
Other schools in Idabel
- Idabel High SchoolHigh · 428 students
- Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 347 students
- Denison Public SchoolElementary · 282 students
- Idabel Middle SchoolMiddle · 242 students
Nearby schools
- Idabel High School0.3 mi · 428
- Central Elementary School0.7 mi · 347
- Idabel Middle School1.0 mi · 242
- Denison Public School1.9 mi · 282
- Holly Creek Public School6.8 mi · 209
- Forest Grove Public School7.2 mi · 146
Frequently asked questions
About Idabel Primary South Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Idabel Primary South Elementary School?
Idabel Primary South Elementary School enrolls approximately 260 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does Idabel Primary South Elementary School serve?
Idabel Primary South Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
How many teachers does Idabel Primary South Elementary School have?
Idabel Primary South Elementary School employs 13 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.2:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Idabel Primary South Elementary School?
At Idabel Primary South Elementary School, the student body is approximately 23% White, 21% Hispanic, 18% Black, 28% Two or more.
Is Idabel Primary South Elementary School public or private?
Idabel Primary South Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by IDABEL.
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