DICKSON UPPER ES

4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401

dickson.k12.ok.us

277 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Dickson Upper Elementary School, located in Ardmore, Oklahoma, serves as a key component of the Dickson Public Schools district. The school provides a focused academic environment for students in the upper elementary grades, typically bridging the gap between primary learning and middle school. As part of a smaller, tight-knit school district, Dickson Upper Elementary emphasizes a supportive educational atmosphere that prioritizes both student achievement and character development within the local community.

The school is dedicated to fostering a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum requirements with the unique developmental needs of its students. By maintaining a connection to the broader Dickson Public Schools mission, the upper elementary campus aims to prepare students for the academic rigors of secondary education while encouraging engagement in school activities. For families interested in specific district policies, curriculum details, or upcoming calendar events, the school provides consistent communication through its official website at http://dickson.k12.ok.us.

277

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DICKSON UPPER ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	30
Two or More	51
American Indian	45

White
151 (54.5%)
Two or More
51 (18.4%)
American Indian
45 (16.2%)
Hispanic
30 (10.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DICKSON
Phone:	(580)223-1443
Website:	http://dickson.k12.ok.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 96