Serving 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dahlonegah Public School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dahlonegah Public School serves the northern part of Stilwell, OK, covering an attendance zone of approximately 11.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 5.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dahlonegah Public School's student population of 163 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dahlonegah Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dahlonegah Public School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1552 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
80%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
8%
White
8%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
9%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dahlonegah Public School's ranking?
Dahlonegah Public School is ranked #1552 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Dahlonegah Public School often compared to?
Dahlonegah Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maryetta Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Dahlonegah Public School?
163 students attend Dahlonegah Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dahlonegah Public School students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dahlonegah Public School?
Dahlonegah Public School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dahlonegah Public School offer ?
Dahlonegah Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dahlonegah Public School part of?
Dahlonegah Public School is part of Dahlonegah School District.
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