Dierks Elementary School serves 387 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 68% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Attendance Zone: DIERKS ES's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Broken Bow, OK, covering approximately 213.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 9.7 miles and the furthest edge located 18.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dierks Elementary School's student population of 387 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Dierks Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
American Indian
16%
11%
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Hispanic
11%
21%
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Black
5%
8%
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White
32%
43%
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Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
29%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
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?
387 students attend Dierks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Dierks Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% 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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