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Darlington Public School

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Darlington Public School ranks 114 th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

114^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 614 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of Oklahoma elementary schools

Summary

Darlington Public School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in El Reno, Oklahoma, with 255 students. The school is part of the Darlington school district, which is ranked 60 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating. However, Darlington Public School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 114 out of 614 elementary schools in 2024-2025 to as low as 586 out of 957 in 2014-2015.

Darlington Public School faces several challenges, including relatively low proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science compared to state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, only 22% of Darlington students were proficient or better in ELA and Science, compared to the state averages of 26% and 30% respectively. However, Darlington's 3rd grade math proficiency rate of 52% was significantly higher than the state average of 34%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.6% to 19.0% in recent years, which is notably higher than the state average. Additionally, Darlington Public School has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.77% to 77.46% in recent years, indicating a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Maple Public School and Okarche Elementary School, Darlington Public School's performance is generally lower. For example, in 2024-2025, Maple Public School had 44% proficiency in ELA and 59% in Math, while Okarche Elementary had 34% in ELA and 55% in Math, both significantly outperforming Darlington. Despite Darlington Public School's higher spending per student ($11,654) compared to nearby schools like Central Elementary ($9,050) and Northwood Elementary ($7,048), its academic performance lags behind the high-performing schools in the area.

241

Students ?

20.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,556

Per pupil spending ?

68%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4408 North Highway 81
El Reno, OK 73036-3036

(405) 262-0137

District: Darlington

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

50.2%

Hispanic:

19.9%

Two or more races:

18.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 37th percentile in 2009 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Oklahoma elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 44 percentile points since 2009

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school25%

District avg25%

Oklahoma avg27%

114^th of 614

Oklahoma public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 43 pts since 2015

From bottom 39% (2015) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

60^th of 452Darlington among Oklahoma districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	75.2	114 of 614	81.4%	★★★★☆
2021	40.7	393 of 646	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	42.2	586 of 957	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	71.4	197 of 846	76.7%	★★★★☆
2010	39.2	600 of 845	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	43.4	532 of 840	36.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	56.3	201 of 506	60.3%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2011	62.4	194 of 542	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	41.7	372 of 539	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	39.5	381 of 521	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)60th percentile+21 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics32%+6 vs state

English Language Arts I22%-4 vs state

Science22%-8 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, July 23, 2013

My daughter was in private school before transferring to Darlington. Since she began Darlington, she has excelled past any performance level the private school offered. The teachers and staff are outstanding and caring. The work tirelessly to make sure the students excell in academics and in their specific talents. The fundraisers they do truly go back into the students and the school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)							OSTP Mathematics (2025)							OSTP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Darlington Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	4408 North Highway 81	El Reno	73036	Canadian County	Darlington	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 262-0137	241	12	20.3	68.0%	24 (10.0%)	3 (1.2%)	48 (19.9%)	0 (0.0%)	121 (50.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (18.7%)	75.2	114^th of 614 public elementary schools	81.4%					(n/a)	52.0	14.0					22.0	52.0	68.0					32.0			22.0	$13,556
Rose Witcher Elementary School	Public	1-2	901 S Williams	El Reno	73036	Canadian County	El Reno	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 262-5592	370	26	14.5	82.2%	167 (45.1%)	16 (4.3%)	104 (28.1%)	2 (0.5%)	40 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (11.1%)								(n/a)																		$11,753
Hillcrest Elementary School	Public	PK-K	1302 S Miles	El Reno	73036	Canadian County	El Reno	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 262-2396	300	23	13.3	85.0%	137 (45.7%)	16 (5.3%)	87 (29.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (11.7%)								(n/a)																		$15,232
Riverside Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	4800 East Foreman Street	El Reno	73036	Canadian County	Riverside	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 262-2907	170	10	17.0	74.7%	96 (56.5%)	4 (2.4%)	41 (24.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (12.4%)								(n/a)							13.0							29.0			24.0	$12,642
Lincoln Learning Center	Public	3-4	425 Mercy Drive	El Reno	73036	Canadian County	El Reno	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 262-1941	401	24	16.7	83.5%	149 (37.2%)	20 (5.0%)	111 (27.7%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (12.2%)	2 (0.5%)	70 (17.5%)	33.7	411^th of 614 public elementary schools	33.1%		11.2	368^th of 389 public elementary schools	5.4%	43	26.0	19.0					23.0	18.0	27.0					23.0				$10,264
Banner Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	2455 North Banner Road	El Reno	73036	Canadian County	Banner	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 262-0598	324	24	13.5	38.3%	199 (61.4%)	5 (1.5%)	60 (18.5%)	3 (0.9%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (16.0%)	69.1	144^th of 614 public elementary schools	76.5%		91.6	23^rd of 389 public elementary schools	94.1%	121	41.0	38.0	36.0	29.0	37.0	37.0	36.0	73.0	44.0	48.0	14.0	23.0	12.0	35.0	29.0	50.0	39.0	$12,548
Calumet Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	110 N Freehome	Calumet	73014	Canadian County	Calumet	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 893-2222	191	15	12.7	67.0%	117 (61.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (16.8%)								(n/a)	56.0						40.0	52.0						40.0			49.0	$16,067
Okarche Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	221 N 4th	Okarche	73762	Kingfisher County	Okarche	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 263-4447	235	21	11.2	34.9%	202 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.4%)	82.4	77^th of 614 public elementary schools	87.5%		78.9	54^th of 389 public elementary schools	86.1%	23		36.0	34.0	41.0			34.0		68.0	46.0	47.0			55.0	39.0		39.0	$16,403
Northwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	14100 Northwood Drive	Piedmont	73078	Canadian County	Piedmont	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 373-5151	552	34	16.4	34.2%	348 (63.0%)	36 (6.5%)	86 (15.6%)	6 (1.1%)	25 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.2%)	93.5	25^th of 614 public elementary schools	95.9%		90	28^th of 389 public elementary schools	92.8%	3	51.0	46.0					49.0	57.0	64.0					59.0				$31,069
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	300 South Ninth Street	Yukon	73099	Canadian County	Yukon	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 354-2501	349	25	13.8	60.2%	201 (57.6%)	18 (5.2%)	67 (19.2%)	8 (2.3%)	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (12.9%)								(n/a)	46.0						46.0	58.0						58.0				$13,361

Frequently Asked Questions about Darlington Public School

What district is Darlington Public School in?

Darlington

What is the racial makeup of Darlington Public School?

Students at Darlington Public School are 50% American Indian, 20% Hispanic, 19% Two or more races, 10% White, 1% African American.

How many students attend Darlington Public School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 241 students attended Darlington Public School.

Is Darlington Public School a good school?

Darlington Public School ranks 114^th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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