Dierks Elementary School serves 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- 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 385 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dierks Elementary School is 0.79, 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
18:1
15:1
American Indian
17%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
6%
8%
White
29%
44%
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
28%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
385 students attend Dierks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Dierks Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Hawaiian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dierks Elementary School?
Dierks Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dierks Elementary School offer ?
Dierks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dierks Elementary School part of?
Dierks Elementary School is part of Broken Bow School District.
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