Elementary Schools in Dickson

The Dickson area of Oklahoma is home to two elementary schools: Dickson Elementary School and Dickson Upper Elementary School. Both schools serve students in the early grades and are performing at relatively average levels compared to other elementary schools in the state.

Dickson Elementary School has 357 students, while Dickson Upper Elementary School has 290 students. Both schools are ranked in the middle of the pack for Oklahoma elementary schools, with Dickson Elementary School ranked 456 out of 957 in 2014-2015 and Dickson Upper Elementary School ranked 286 out of 614 in 2024-2025. Additionally, both schools are rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating average performance. One notable difference between the two schools is the per-student spending, with Dickson Elementary School spending $8,236 per student and Dickson Upper Elementary School spending $5,901 per student.

Both Dickson Elementary School and Dickson Upper Elementary School have a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, with Dickson Elementary School having a 63.31% free and reduced lunch rate and Dickson Upper Elementary School having a 62.07% rate. While the academic performance of Dickson Upper Elementary School is generally on par with or slightly below the state averages, the data suggests that the elementary schools in Dickson, while not exceptional, are performing at a relatively average level compared to other schools in Dickson.