Idabel Primary South Elementary School serves 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- 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 261 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Idabel Primary South 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
15:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
18%
8%
White
27%
44%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
24%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Idabel Primary South Elementary School?
261 students attend Idabel Primary South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Idabel Primary South Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
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 equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Idabel Primary South Elementary School offer ?
Idabel Primary South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
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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