Dickson Elementary School

4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Dickson Elementary School serves 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dickson Elementary School's student population of 401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
401 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dickson Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (OK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
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American Indian
15%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Dickson Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dickson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dickson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dickson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dickson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dickson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Dickson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dickson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dickson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Dickson Elementary School often compared to?
Dickson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plainview Primary Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Dickson Elementary School?
401 students attend Dickson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dickson Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickson Elementary School?
Dickson Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dickson Elementary School offer ?
Dickson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Dickson Elementary School part of?
Dickson Elementary School is part of Dickson School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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