Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dewar Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dewar Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dewar Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dewar Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1595 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
34%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
4%
8%
White
48%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dewar Elementary School's ranking?
Dewar Elementary School is ranked #1595 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Dewar Elementary School often compared to?
Dewar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henryetta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Dewar Elementary School?
240 students attend Dewar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Dewar Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dewar Elementary School?
Dewar Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dewar Elementary School offer ?
Dewar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dewar Elementary School part of?
Dewar Elementary School is part of Dewar School District.
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