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Denison Public School

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Denison Public School ranks 173 rd of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

173^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 614 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Better than 72% of Oklahoma elementary schools

Summary

Denison Public School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Idabel, Oklahoma, with 297 students. It is part of the Denison District, which is ranked 104 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Denison Public School has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade, indicating it is a relatively high-performing school in the state.

Denison Public School outperforms the state average in several key test score metrics, particularly in Mathematics. In 2024-2025, Denison had 41% of students proficient or better in OSTP Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26%. This outperformance is even more pronounced in 3rd and 4th grade Mathematics, where Denison had 50% and 64% proficiency, respectively, compared to the state averages of 34% and 35%. Denison Public School also outperforms many nearby schools, such as Eagletown Elementary with 17% proficiency and Glover Public School with 8% proficiency in OSTP Mathematics.

However, Denison Public School has seen a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 16.3% to 19.0% in recent years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.55% to 76.77% in recent years, suggesting it serves a relatively economically disadvantaged student population. Despite these challenges, Denison Public School has maintained its consistently high performance, which is an impressive achievement.

282

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,136

Per pupil spending ?

75.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3001 East Washington
Idabel, OK 74745-4745

(580) 286-3319

District: Denison

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.3%

Two or more races:

23.8%

American Indian:

16.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 91st percentile in 2009 → 72nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oklahoma average (34% vs 27% meeting standards)

✓Above the Oklahoma median (72nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2009

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg34%

Oklahoma avg27%

173^rd of 614

Oklahoma public elementary schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

104^th of 452Denison 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	66.1	173 of 614	71.8%	★★★★☆
2024	75.7	68 of 389	82.5%	★★★★☆
2021	63.6	177 of 646	72.6%	★★★★☆
2015	73.1	217 of 957	77.3%	★★★★☆
2011	75.0	152 of 846	82.0%	★★★★☆
2010	88.8	25 of 845	97.0%	★★★★★
2009	83.3	77 of 840	90.8%	★★★★★

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	67.4	79 of 407	80.6%	★★★★☆
2019	96.0	4 of 228	98.2%	★★★★★
2016	59.1	116 of 332	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	83.3	31 of 542	94.3%	★★★★★
2010	90.4	8 of 539	98.5%	★★★★★
2009	59.5	205 of 521	60.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics41%+15 vs state

Science37%+7 vs state

English Language Arts I25%~ state avg

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Schools Near Denison Public School

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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 All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Denison Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	3001 East Washington	Idabel	74745	McCurtain County	Denison	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 286-3319	282	20	14.0	75.5%	122 (43.3%)	20 (7.1%)	26 (9.2%)	2 (0.7%)	45 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (23.8%)	66.1	173^rd of 614 public elementary schools	71.8%		75.7	68^th of 389 public elementary schools	82.5%	105	25.0	22.0			25.0	50.0	64.0			41.0		37.0	$11,136
Idabel Primary South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1212 East Tyler Drive	Idabel	74745	McCurtain County	Idabel	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 286-4400	260	13	20.2	89.2%	61 (23.5%)	47 (18.1%)	54 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.8%)	8 (3.1%)	74 (28.5%)								(n/a)													$12,152
Central Elementary School	Public	2-5	206 Southeast F Avenue	Idabel	74745	McCurtain County	Idabel	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 286-5346	347	23	15.0	90.5%	72 (20.7%)	83 (23.9%)	61 (17.6%)	3 (0.9%)	11 (3.2%)	17 (4.9%)	99 (28.5%)	48.6	310^th of 614 public elementary schools	49.5%		21.6	335^th of 389 public elementary schools	13.9%	25	36.0	22.0	27.0		29.0	36.0	33.0	23.0		31.0	24.0	24.0	$11,239
Holly Creek Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	401 Holly Creek Road	Broken Bow	74728	McCurtain County	Holly Creek	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 420-6968	209	15	13.6	53.6%	110 (52.6%)	2 (1.0%)	20 (9.6%)	1 (0.5%)	35 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (19.6%)								(n/a)					45.0					56.0		59.0	$13,193
Haworth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	605 N Elm Street	Haworth	74740	McCurtain County	Haworth	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 245-1460	182	17	10.7	68.7%	97 (53.3%)	18 (9.9%)	9 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (11.0%)	42.1	356^th of 614 public elementary schools	42.0%					(n/a)	29.0		4.0		17.0	19.0		37.0		26.0	37.0	37.0	$14,883
Lukfata Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	1685 Old Broken Bow HWY	Broken Bow	74728	McCurtain County	Lukfata	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 584-6834	363	25	14.4	71.3%	165 (45.5%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (21.5%)	2 (0.6%)	62 (17.1%)	78.6	98^th of 614 public elementary schools	84.0%		71.5	90^th of 389 public elementary schools	76.9%	8	67.0	41.0	31.0	29.0	37.0	71.0	79.0	39.0	23.0	45.0	48.0	53.0	$12,678
Forest Grove Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	1941 Forst Grove Rd	Garvin	74736	McCurtain County	Forest Grove	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 286-3961	146	11	12.8	93.2%	57 (39.0%)	8 (5.5%)	21 (14.4%)	3 (2.1%)	41 (28.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (11.0%)								(n/a)					13.0					19.0		18.0	$15,008
Dierks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	108 West Fifth Street	Broken Bow	74728	McCurtain County	Broken Bow	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 584-2765	387	22	17.5	80.4%	122 (31.5%)	21 (5.4%)	44 (11.4%)	1 (0.3%)	60 (15.5%)	28 (7.2%)	111 (28.7%)								(n/a)													$10,549
Bennett Elementary School	Public	3-5	108 West Fifth Street	Broken Bow	74728	McCurtain County	Broken Bow	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 584-6440	269	16	16.8	88.8%	70 (26.0%)	18 (6.7%)	42 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (18.6%)	25 (9.3%)	64 (23.8%)	41	366^th of 614 public elementary schools	40.4%		29.5	302^nd of 389 public elementary schools	22.4%	64	25.0	27.0	25.0		26.0	27.0	45.0	16.0		30.0	8.0	8.0	$11,128
Glover Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	701 Lavender Rd	Broken Bow	74728	McCurtain County	Glover	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 420-3232	57	3	20.3	100.0%	35 (61.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (26.3%)								(n/a)					15.0					8.0			$16,005

Frequently Asked Questions about Denison Public School

How many students attend Denison Public School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 282 students attended Denison Public School.

What is the racial makeup of Denison Public School?

Students at Denison Public School are 43% White, 24% Two or more races, 16% American Indian, 9% Hispanic, 7% African American.

Is Denison Public School a good school?

Denison Public School ranks 173^rd of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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