Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dewar Elementary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DEWAR ES's attendance zone covers the entire district in Dewar, OK, encompassing approximately 33.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dewar Elementary School's student population of 249 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Dewar Elementary 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 Dewar Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1414 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
41%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
21%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-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 Dewar Elementary School's ranking?
Dewar Elementary School is ranked #1414 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Dewar Elementary School often compared to?
Dewar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henryetta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Dewar Elementary School?
249 students attend Dewar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Dewar Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dewar Elementary School?
Dewar Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dewar Elementary School offer ?
Dewar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dewar Elementary School part of?
Dewar Elementary School is part of Dewar School District.
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