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Dickson Upper Elementary School

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Dickson Upper Elementary School ranks 286 th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

286^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 614 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Better than 53% of Oklahoma elementary schools

Summary

Dickson Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Ardmore, Oklahoma, with 290 students. The school is part of the Dickson School District, which is ranked 224 out of 452 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dickson Upper Elementary has consistently performed better than the state average on OSTP (Oklahoma School Testing Program) assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2024-2025, 30% of Dickson students were proficient or better in Math compared to the state average of 26%. However, the school has had higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, ranging from 17.5% to 19.0% in recent years. Additionally, Dickson Upper Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.86% to 62.07% in recent years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, Dickson Upper Elementary generally outperforms schools like Madill Elementary and Ravia Public School on test scores, particularly in Mathematics. However, it lags behind the higher-performing Plainview Intermediate Elementary School, which is part of the Plainview district. Dickson Upper Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, with a decline from 137th out of 498 schools in 2015-2016 to 290th out of 389 schools in 2023-2024, suggesting a need to address any underlying issues that may be contributing to the school's declining performance.

277

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,052

Per pupil spending ?

59.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401-3401

(580) 223-1443

District: Dickson

Students who attend Dickson Upper Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dickson Middle School
High:	Dickson High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.5%

Two or more races:

18.4%

American Indian:

16.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 52nd percentile in 2015 → 53rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Oklahoma median (53rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg26%

Oklahoma avg27%

286^th of 614

Oklahoma public elementary schools ?

Top 47%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

224^th of 452Dickson 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	51.3	286 of 614	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	33.4	290 of 389	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.9	143 of 276	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.5	247 of 323	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	49.8	305 of 646	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.9	285 of 411	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.8	273 of 406	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	36.1	280 of 407	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	68.3	137 of 498	72.5%	★★★★☆
2015	55.1	456 of 957	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.3	358 of 846	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	76.5	140 of 845	83.4%	★★★★☆
2009	76.1	140 of 840	83.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	64.8	153 of 502	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.3	324 of 506	36.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	31.9	218 of 289	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	41.9	245 of 403	39.2%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)70th percentile+16 vs school

White (2025)25th percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Science31%~ state avg

Mathematics30%+4 vs state

English Language Arts I29%+3 vs state

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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 All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Dickson Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	4762 State Highway 199	Ardmore	73401	Carter County	Dickson	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 223-1443	277	19	14.8	59.2%	151 (54.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (18.4%)	51.3	286^th of 614 public elementary schools	53.4%		33.4	290^th of 389 public elementary schools	25.4%	4	38.0	22.0	28.0	29.0	39.0	22.0	28.0	30.0	31.0	31.0	$9,052
Dickson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	4762 State Highway 199	Ardmore	73401	Carter County	Dickson	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 223-9509	323	13	24.8	68.7%	159 (49.2%)	1 (0.3%)	35 (10.8%)	1 (0.3%)	54 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (22.6%)								(n/a)											$10,164
Mannsville Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	509 East School Street	Mannsville	73447	Johnston County	Mannsville	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 371-2892	95	6	15.8	82.1%	61 (64.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (25.3%)								(n/a)				6.0				3.0			$18,002
Will Rogers Elementary School	Public	PK-K	1441 N Washington	Ardmore	73401	Carter County	Ardmore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 223-2482	324	21	15.1	88.9%	86 (26.5%)	31 (9.6%)	85 (26.2%)	3 (0.9%)	29 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (27.8%)								(n/a)											$13,770
Charles Evans Elementary School	Public	1-2	1906 Harris	Ardmore	73401	Carter County	Ardmore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 223-2472	398	12	33.2	99.7%	109 (27.4%)	35 (8.8%)	106 (26.6%)	3 (0.8%)	35 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (27.6%)								(n/a)											$11,884
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	3-4	615 Stanley SW	Ardmore	73401	Carter County	Ardmore	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 223-2477	409	18	22.7	99.8%	114 (27.9%)	50 (12.2%)	108 (26.4%)	2 (0.5%)	30 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	102 (24.9%)	26.3	461^st of 614 public elementary schools	24.9%		9	375^th of 389 public elementary schools	3.6%	86	14.0	20.0		16.0	13.0	28.0		20.0			$10,528
Plainview Primary Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1140 South Plainview Road	Ardmore	73401	Carter County	Plainview	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 223-5757	406	29	13.9	53.2%	218 (53.7%)	7 (1.7%)	68 (16.7%)	9 (2.2%)	34 (8.4%)	2 (0.5%)	68 (16.7%)								(n/a)											$9,916
Plainview Intermediate Elementary School	Public	3-5	1140 South Plainview Road	Ardmore	73401	Carter County	Plainview	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 223-6437	363	28	12.9	47.4%	206 (56.7%)	8 (2.2%)	44 (12.1%)	6 (1.7%)	37 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (17.1%)	83.7	71^st of 614 public elementary schools	88.4%		72.5	89^th of 389 public elementary schools	77.1%	18	38.0	31.0	41.0	36.0	51.0	69.0	59.0	60.0	46.0	46.0	$10,390
Springer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	16624 US Hwy 77	Springer	73458	Carter County	Springer	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 653-2471	153	12	12.3	81.0%	79 (51.6%)	2 (1.3%)	15 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (32.0%)								(n/a)				9.0				22.0		33.0	$12,893
Ravia Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	305 North Mill Street	Ravia	73455	Johnston County	Ravia	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 371-9163	64	11	5.8	100.0%	28 (43.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (31.3%)								(n/a)				14.0				11.0			$18,088

Frequently Asked Questions about Dickson Upper Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Dickson Upper Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dickson Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dickson Middle School
High : Dickson High School

What is the racial makeup of Dickson Upper Elementary School?

Students at Dickson Upper Elementary School are 55% White, 18% Two or more races, 16% American Indian, 11% Hispanic.

How many students attend Dickson Upper Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 277 students attended Dickson Upper Elementary School.

Is Dickson Upper Elementary School a good school?

Dickson Upper Elementary School ranks 286^th of 614 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Dickson Upper Elementary School in?

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