Academics
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Students at Dale ES score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 34% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 48 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dale ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average620/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,500
Median home value
$159,600
Median rent
$624/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74851; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcloud Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–1 | 4.1 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Mcloud ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 2–3 | 4.2 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Bethel ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 564 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dale
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $9,820NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dale ES is listed in DALE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dale ES
Dale ES is a public elementary school in Dale, OK, part of Dale, serving approximately 410 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #810 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dale ES
What grades does Dale ES serve?
Dale ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dale ES?
Dale ES has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dale ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Dale ES is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dale ES rank in OK?
Dale ES ranks #810 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Dale ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Dale ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dale ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dale ES has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dale ES a charter school?
No, Dale ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dale ES a Title I school?
No, Dale ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dale ES?
54.1% of students at Dale ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pottawatomie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (405) 964-5514
- Area population (ZIP 74851)
- 11,161
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 74851; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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