Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Okeene Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okeene Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Okeene Elementary School's student population of 170 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Okeene Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Okeene Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#591 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
1%
31%
White
74%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okeene Elementary School's ranking?
Okeene Elementary School is ranked #591 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Okeene Elementary School?
170 students attend Okeene Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Okeene Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okeene Elementary School?
Okeene Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Okeene Elementary School offer ?
Okeene Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Okeene Elementary School part of?
Okeene Elementary School is part of Okeene School District.
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