Serving 569 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dewey Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: 569 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dewey Elementary School's student population of 569 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dewey Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dewey Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#601 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
20%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
65%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dewey Elementary School's ranking?
Dewey Elementary School is ranked #601 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Dewey Elementary School often compared to?
Dewey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ranch Heights Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Dewey Elementary School?
569 students attend Dewey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Dewey Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dewey Elementary School?
Dewey Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dewey Elementary School offer ?
Dewey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dewey Elementary School part of?
Dewey Elementary School is part of Dewey School District.
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