Idabel Primary South Elementary School serves 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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-1
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idabel Primary South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Idabel Primary South Elementary School's student population of 263 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Idabel Primary South 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
15:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
18%
8%
White
40%
45%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
19%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Idabel Primary South Elementary School?
263 students attend Idabel Primary South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Idabel Primary South Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idabel Primary South Elementary School?
Idabel Primary South Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Idabel Primary South Elementary School offer ?
Idabel Primary South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Idabel Primary South Elementary School part of?
Idabel Primary South Elementary School is part of Idabel School District.
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