Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Denison Public School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denison Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Denison Public School's student population of 308 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Denison Public School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denison Public School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#308 out of 1674 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
19%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
6%
8%
White
51%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denison Public School's ranking?
Denison Public School is ranked #308 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Denison Public School often compared to?
Denison Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Idabel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Denison Public School?
308 students attend Denison Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Denison Public School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denison Public School?
Denison Public School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Denison Public School offer ?
Denison Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Denison Public School part of?
Denison Public School is part of Denison School District.
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