At a glance
Reported students
387
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oklahoma elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 928 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
365
Dierks ES: 387 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 274
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Dierks ES
Dierks ES is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Broken Bow. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Broken Bow. NCES reports 387 students for 2024–25.
Among 928 elementary schools in Oklahoma with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 336.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the Oklahoma median of 15.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (31.5%) and multiracial (28.7%). English learners represent 13.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dierks ES
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.5%
- Hispanic11.4%
- Black5.4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native15.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander7.2%
- Multiracial28.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Broken Bow
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bennett ES
Elementary · Grades 03–05
269 reported students
Rector Johnson MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
343 reported students
Broken Bow HS
High · Grades 09–12
606 reported students
Public schools near Dierks ES
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett ES Elementary · Broken Bow | 03–05 | 269 | 0.8 mi |
| Lukfata Public School Elementary · Lukfata | PK–08 | 363 | 2.3 mi |
| Holly Creek Public School Elementary · Holly Creek | PK–08 | 209 | 5.1 mi |
| Glover Public School Elementary · Glover | PK–08 | 57 | 8.4 mi |
| Denison Public School Elementary · Denison | PK–08 | 282 | 9 mi |
| Eagletown ES Elementary · Eagletown | PK–08 | 99 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dierks ES
What grades does Dierks ES serve?
Dierks ES reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Broken Bow.
How many students attend Dierks ES?
Dierks ES reported 387 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 928 Oklahoma elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 274 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dierks ES?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 387 students and 22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oklahoma median for the same school level is 15.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dierks ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dierks ES is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Broken Bow attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dierks ES students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dierks ES in?
Dierks ES is part of Broken Bow, based in Broken Bow, OK, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dierks ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bennett ES (0.8 mi), Lukfata Public School (2.3 mi), Holly Creek Public School (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.