Dierks Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dierks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dierks Elementary School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dierks Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
34%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
9%
8%
White
32%
45%
Hawaiian
9%
1%
Two or more races
8%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dierks Elementary School often compared to?
Dierks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bennett Elementary School, Denison Public School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Dierks Elementary School?
365 students attend Dierks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Dierks Elementary School students are American Indian, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dierks Elementary School?
Dierks Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dierks Elementary School offer ?
Dierks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Dierks Elementary School part of?
Dierks Elementary School is part of Broken Bow School District.
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