Dibble Elementary School

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Dibble Elementary School ranks 197 th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dibble Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Blanchard, Oklahoma, with 345 students. The school is part of the Dibble School District, which is ranked 186 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.28% to 73.04%, Dibble Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across multiple grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 69% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 46%. In Mathematics, 44% of 4th graders were proficient, compared to 40% statewide. However, the school's student-teacher ratio is relatively high, ranging from 17.4 to 18.4, and it spends less per student ($6,354) than nearby schools, which range from $6,613 to $14,136 per student.

While Dibble Elementary has consistently outperformed the state average, its statewide ranking has declined from 236 out of 498 schools in 2015-2016 to 197 out of 389 schools in 2023-2024. This could be due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the student population, funding, or teaching staff. Additionally, the school's ranking for students with disabilities is particularly low, at 44 out of 50 Oklahoma elementary schools in 2020-2021, suggesting the need for improvement in serving this subgroup.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

22092 Old Town 1st
Blanchard, OK 73010-3010

(833) 324-1173

District: Dibble

SchoolDigger Rank:
197^th of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,978

Students who attend Dibble Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dibble Middle School
High:	Dibble High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 345

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.3%

Hispanic:

15.7%

American Indian:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dibble Elementary School ranks worse than 50.6% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.3%), Hispanic (15.7%), American Indian (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dibble Elementary School is 17.9. (See more...)

Compare Dibble Elementary School employs 19.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dibble Elementary School is $7,978.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dibble Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dibble:

SchoolDigger ranks Dibble 60^th of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dibble Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dibble Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	56.20	380^th	840	54.8%
2010	46.42	516^th	845	38.9%
2011	46.88	527^th	846	37.7%
2015	34.93	665^th	957	30.5%
2016	53.49	236^th	498	52.6%
2017	33.61	300^th	407	26.3%
2022	29.81	248^th	323	23.2%
2024	48.75	197^th	389	49.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Dibble Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.50	44^th	50	12.0%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dibble Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	283	0	0	9	29	n/a	n/a	321
1989	281	0	0	13	24	n/a	n/a	318
1990	304	0	0	4	12	n/a	n/a	320
1991	294	0	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	305
1992	286	0	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	296
1993	275	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	283
1994	284	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	290
1995	239	0	0	10	31	n/a	n/a	280
1996	239	0	0	10	31	n/a	n/a	280
1997	241	1	0	10	30	n/a	n/a	282
1998	255	1	0	13	35	n/a	n/a	304
1999	250	0	1	14	26	n/a	n/a	291
2000	189	1	0	7	50	n/a	n/a	247
2001	206	1	0	7	42	n/a	n/a	256
2002	336	1	0	19	52	n/a	n/a	408
2003	336	1	0	19	52	n/a	n/a	408
2004	367	1	0	18	59	n/a	n/a	445
2005	431	2	1	20	54	n/a	n/a	508
2006	436	3	0	20	37	n/a	n/a	496
2007	307	2	0	10	20	n/a	n/a	339
2008	313	7	0	17	21	n/a	n/a	358
2009	297	4	0	28	32	n/a	n/a	361
2010	266	4	0	39	31	n/a	n/a	340
2011	242	2	0	45	22	0	0	311
2012	217	2	0	49	24	0	18	310
2013	217	3	0	47	30	0	26	323
2014	187	1	0	60	16	0	63	327
2015	190	1	0	44	14	0	66	315
2016	175	8	0	45	23	0	47	298
2017	195	8	1	52	21	0	27	304
2018	231	7	1	57	30	0	24	350
2019	230	5	1	51	40	0	24	351
2020	241	4	1	51	35	0	11	343
2021	205	6	0	57	29	0	10	307
2022	242	8	0	62	28	0	9	349
2023	237	4	0	67	27	1	9	345
2024	239	2	0	54	25	0	25	345

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dibble Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	321	16.9	18.9	n/a
1989	318	17.0	18.7	n/a
1990	320	17.5	18.2	n/a
1991	305	17.4	17.5	n/a
1992	296	17.4	17.0	34.5
1993	283	19.9	14.2	41.3
1994	290	19.6	14.8	40.3
1995	280	18.4	15.2	47.1
1996	280	18.4	15.2	47.1
1997	282	19.2	14.7	52.8
1998	304	16.8	18.1	49
1999	291	16.7	17.4	72.2
2000	247	19.5	12.7	74.5
2001	256	17.1	15.0	70.7
2002	408	27.0	15.1	56.1
2003	408	27.0	15.1	56.1
2004	445	22.9	19.4	71
2005	508	26.7	19.0	66.5
2006	496	30.7	16.2	61.7
2007	339	23.9	14.2	59.3
2008	358	24.8	14.4	59.2
2009	361	23.0	15.7	59.6
2010	340	22.4	15.1	60.6
2011	311	20.1	15.4	61.7
2012	310	16.3	19.0	54.2
2013	323	18.6	17.3	70.3
2014	327	19.6	16.6	63.9
2015	315	20.0	15.7	70.5
2016	298	17.0	17.5	65.4
2017	304	14.4	20.9	62.5
2018	350	17.0	20.5	66.3
2019	351	19.2	18.2	61.8
2020	343	18.7	18.2	66.2
2021	307	18.7	16.4	60.6
2022	349	20.0	17.4	49.3
2023	345	18.6	18.4	65.8
2024	345	19.1	17.9	73

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dibble Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	321	16.9	18.9	n/a
1989	318	17.0	18.7	n/a
1990	320	17.5	18.2	n/a
1991	305	17.4	17.5	n/a
1992	296	17.4	17.0	34.5
1993	283	19.9	14.2	41.3
1994	290	19.6	14.8	40.3
1995	280	18.4	15.2	47.1
1996	280	18.4	15.2	47.1
1997	282	19.2	14.7	52.8
1998	304	16.8	18.1	49
1999	291	16.7	17.4	72.2
2000	247	19.5	12.7	74.5
2001	256	17.1	15.0	70.7
2002	408	27.0	15.1	56.1
2003	408	27.0	15.1	56.1
2004	445	22.9	19.4	71
2005	508	26.7	19.0	66.5
2006	496	30.7	16.2	61.7
2007	339	23.9	14.2	59.3
2008	358	24.8	14.4	59.2
2009	361	23.0	15.7	59.6
2010	340	22.4	15.1	60.6
2011	311	20.1	15.4	61.7
2012	310	16.3	19.0	54.2
2013	323	18.6	17.3	70.3
2014	327	19.6	16.6	63.9
2015	315	20.0	15.7	70.5
2016	298	17.0	17.5	65.4
2017	304	14.4	20.9	62.5
2018	350	17.0	20.5	66.3
2019	351	19.2	18.2	61.8
2020	343	18.7	18.2	66.2
2021	307	18.7	16.4	60.6
2022	349	20.0	17.4	49.3
2023	345	18.6	18.4	65.8
2024	345	19.1	17.9	73

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dibble Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$6,354
2020	$7,013
2021	$7,556
2022	$8,502
2023	$7,978

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dibble Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	351	345	1.7%
African American	5	4	20%
American Indian	40	27	32.5%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	51	67	31.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	230	237	3%
Two or More Races	24	9	62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.8%	65.8%	4%

Schools Near Dibble Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)				OSTP Mathematics (2024)					OSTP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Dibble Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	22092 Old Town 1st	Blanchard	73010	McClain County	Dibble	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(833) 324-1173	345	19	17.9	73.0%	239 (69.3%)	2 (0.6%)	54 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.2%)	48.8	197^th of 389 public elementary schools	49.4%					(n/a)			69.0		40.0	44.0	43.0					$7,978
Blanchard Intermediate Elementary School	Public	3-5	310 North Tyler Avenue	Blanchard	73010	McClain County	Blanchard	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 485-3391	487	25	19.6	45.4%	346 (71.0%)	5 (1.0%)	61 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (9.4%)	77.9	61^st of 389 public elementary schools	84.3%		72.2	54^th of 276 public elementary schools	80.4%	7	64.0	66.0	61.0		69.0	72.0	72.0			51.0		$7,837
Middleberg Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	2130 County Road 1317	Blanchard	73010	McClain County	Middleberg	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 485-3612	296	15	19.3	41.9%	211 (71.3%)	3 (1.0%)	38 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.4%)	79.8	50^th of 389 public elementary schools	87.1%					(n/a)				62.0	62.0	59.0	66.0	53.0	58.0		72.0	$8,539
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 East Kerby	Washington	73093	McClain County	Washington	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 288-2353	603	40	14.9	28.5%	473 (78.4%)	5 (0.8%)	32 (5.3%)	2 (0.3%)	70 (11.6%)	4 (0.7%)	17 (2.8%)	78	58^th of 389 public elementary schools	85.1%		72.4	53^rd of 276 public elementary schools	80.8%	5	68.0	86.0	75.0		47.0	72.0	71.0			45.0		$7,548
Blanchard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1620 North Main Street	Blanchard	73010	McClain County	Blanchard	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 485-3394	547	28	19.4	47.2%	387 (70.7%)	3 (0.5%)	58 (10.6%)	2 (0.4%)	28 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	68 (12.4%)								(n/a)												$8,170
Alex Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	209 South 2nd Street	Alex	73002	Grady County	Alex	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 785-2217	211	20	10.7	70.1%	142 (67.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.0%)	2 (0.9%)	12 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (17.1%)								(n/a)			69.0				69.0		60.0			$17,009
Lindsay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	402 SW 8th	Lindsay	73052	Garvin County	Lindsay	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 756-3134	539	38	14.3	67.7%	331 (61.4%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (15.0%)	3 (0.6%)	78 (14.5%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (8.3%)	21.3	336^th of 389 public elementary schools	13.6%		22	247^th of 276 public elementary schools	10.5%	89	42.0	39.0			41.0	40.0						$9,275
Friend Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	1307 County Road 1350	Chickasha	73018	Grady County	Friend	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 224-3822	232	14	16.4	56.0%	151 (65.1%)	1 (0.4%)	47 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.8%)	72.6	88^th of 389 public elementary schools	77.4%					(n/a)	67.0		65.0			57.0						$10,638
Purcell Intermediate School	Public	3-5	711 North Ninth Avenue	Purcell	73080	McClain County	Purcell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 442-0099	338	23	14.4	73.1%	167 (49.4%)	3 (0.9%)	90 (26.6%)	4 (1.2%)	31 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (12.7%)	35.9	275^th of 389 public elementary schools	29.3%		19.1	258^th of 276 public elementary schools	6.5%	17		49.0	54.0		30.0	39.0	52.0			46.0		$8,964
Purcell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	809 North Ninth Avenue	Purcell	73080	McClain County	Purcell	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 442-0099	385	26	14.8	68.3%	177 (46.0%)	1 (0.3%)	108 (28.1%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (14.3%)								(n/a)												$9,070

Frequently Asked Questions about Dibble Elementary School

How many students attend Dibble Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 345 students attended Dibble Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Dibble Elementary School?

Students at Dibble Elementary School are 69% White, 16% Hispanic, 7% American Indian, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Dibble Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dibble Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dibble Middle School
High : Dibble High School

What district is Dibble Elementary School in?

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Is Dibble Elementary School a good school?

Dibble Elementary School ranks 197^th of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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