Serving 306 students in grades 3-5, Dickson Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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: 3-5
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
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Dickson Upper Elementary School's student population of 306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
Dickson Upper 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 Dickson Upper 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#646 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
14%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
57%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
18%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
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Dickson Upper Elementary School is ranked #646 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Dickson Upper Elementary School?
306 students attend Dickson Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dickson Upper Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are American Indian, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickson Upper Elementary School?
Dickson Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dickson Upper Elementary School offer ?
Dickson Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Dickson Upper Elementary School part of?
Dickson Upper Elementary School is part of Dickson School District.
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