Marlow Elementary School

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Marlow Elementary School ranks 71 st of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Marlow Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 759 students in grades PK-5 in Marlow, Oklahoma. The school is part of the Marlow School District, which is ranked 49 out of 295 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marlow Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores across multiple grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 54% of 3rd graders, 34% of 4th graders, and 39% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 29%, 24%, and 28%, respectively. In mathematics, 51% of 3rd graders, 63% of 4th graders, and 45% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to state averages of 34%, 35%, and 27%. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 70.75% of students identifying as White, which is higher than the nearby Duncan and Empire school districts. Additionally, Marlow Elementary School has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (54.02%) compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Woodrow Wilson Elementary (91.67%) and Emerson Elementary (74.23%).

Despite its strong academic performance, Marlow Elementary School spends $7,073 per student, which is lower than the spending at some of the nearby schools, such as Woodrow Wilson Elementary ($9,708) and Bray-Doyle Elementary ($11,971). This suggests the school is operating efficiently and effectively utilizing its resources, but it also raises questions about whether additional funding could further improve student outcomes, especially for students from lower-income families.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

408 Terry Brown Ave
Marlow, OK 73055-3055

(580) 658-3216

District: Marlow

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 276 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,230

Students who attend Marlow Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Marlow Middle School
High:	Marlow High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 759

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.8%

Hispanic:

12.6%

Two or more races:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marlow Elementary School ranks better than 74.3% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.09. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.8%), Hispanic (12.6%), two or more races (10.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marlow Elementary School is 17.2. (See more...)

Compare Marlow Elementary School employs 44 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marlow Elementary School is $8,230.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Marlow:

SchoolDigger ranks Marlow 49^th of 295 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marlow Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Marlow Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	67.90	232^nd	840	72.4%
2010	72.97	182^nd	845	78.5%
2011	73.72	171^st	846	79.8%
2015	77.27	168^th	957	82.4%
2016	65.59	157^th	498	68.5%
2017	44.34	228^th	407	44.0%
2018	49.28	197^th	406	51.5%
2019	57.34	144^th	411	65.0%
2021	79.48	78^th	646	87.9%
2022	48.08	158^th	323	51.1%
2023	68.09	71^st	276	74.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marlow Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	75.17	64^th	506	87.4%

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Rank History for White students at Marlow Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	70.62	77^th	403	80.9%

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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 Marlow Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	596	0	1	6	38	n/a	n/a	641
1989	620	1	1	7	40	n/a	n/a	669
1990	624	0	1	6	35	n/a	n/a	666
1991	581	0	1	10	40	n/a	n/a	632
1992	584	0	0	11	45	n/a	n/a	640
1993	557	0	2	8	53	n/a	n/a	620
1994	561	1	0	3	60	n/a	n/a	625
1995	566	0	0	4	70	n/a	n/a	640
1996	566	0	0	4	70	n/a	n/a	640
1997	557	0	2	6	65	n/a	n/a	630
1998	687	0	1	3	43	n/a	n/a	734
1999	606	2	0	8	66	n/a	n/a	682
2000	606	3	0	6	77	n/a	n/a	692
2001	576	5	0	8	76	n/a	n/a	665
2002	556	4	1	17	91	n/a	n/a	669
2003	556	4	1	17	91	n/a	n/a	669
2004	586	5	4	9	85	n/a	n/a	689
2005	566	5	0	21	72	n/a	n/a	664
2006	588	4	1	18	75	n/a	n/a	686
2007	564	5	2	19	70	n/a	n/a	660
2008	579	5	4	23	65	n/a	n/a	676
2009	520	3	6	25	120	n/a	n/a	674
2010	531	10	4	33	116	n/a	n/a	694
2011	561	15	5	38	96	0	0	715
2012	605	10	6	39	86	0	3	749
2013	622	8	7	32	62	0	7	738
2014	592	8	8	33	68	0	10	719
2015	632	10	7	40	70	0	18	777
2016	567	8	7	33	59	0	80	754
2017	553	13	4	44	52	0	79	745
2018	554	8	3	50	38	0	84	737
2019	556	6	5	58	37	0	81	743
2020	509	4	4	65	31	0	74	687
2021	477	2	4	78	27	0	66	654
2022	541	3	5	93	35	0	75	752
2023	537	5	4	96	34	1	82	759

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 Marlow Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	641	31.5	20.3	n/a
1989	669	35.2	19.0	n/a
1990	666	38.6	17.2	n/a
1991	632	38.6	16.3	n/a
1992	640	38.0	16.8	37.2
1993	620	38.7	16.0	34.2
1994	625	41.0	15.2	38.9
1995	640	41.5	15.4	34.8
1996	640	41.5	15.4	34.8
1997	630	39.1	16.1	39.7
1998	734	40.4	18.2	34.1
1999	682	40.3	16.9	43.7
2000	692	42.1	16.4	44.2
2001	665	42.2	15.8	46.5
2002	669	39.9	16.8	50.7
2003	669	39.9	16.8	50.7
2004	689	39.0	17.7	55.6
2005	664	41.0	16.2	55.9
2006	686	42.8	16.0	49.3
2007	660	43.0	15.3	53.3
2008	676	40.3	16.8	56.1
2009	674	44.0	15.3	51.3
2010	694	42.0	16.5	57.2
2011	715	41.0	17.4	57.3
2012	749	40.0	18.7	56.5
2013	738	42.0	17.5	54.6
2014	719	40.0	17.9	56.9
2015	777	41.0	18.9	55.3
2016	754	42.0	17.9	53.1
2017	745	43.0	17.3	54.1
2018	737	43.1	17.0	49
2019	743	43.1	17.2	49.7
2020	687	42.1	16.3	51.8
2021	654	40.1	16.3	57.3
2022	752	42.0	17.9	48.5
2023	759	44.0	17.2	54

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 Marlow Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	641	31.5	20.3	n/a
1989	669	35.2	19.0	n/a
1990	666	38.6	17.2	n/a
1991	632	38.6	16.3	n/a
1992	640	38.0	16.8	37.2
1993	620	38.7	16.0	34.2
1994	625	41.0	15.2	38.9
1995	640	41.5	15.4	34.8
1996	640	41.5	15.4	34.8
1997	630	39.1	16.1	39.7
1998	734	40.4	18.2	34.1
1999	682	40.3	16.9	43.7
2000	692	42.1	16.4	44.2
2001	665	42.2	15.8	46.5
2002	669	39.9	16.8	50.7
2003	669	39.9	16.8	50.7
2004	689	39.0	17.7	55.6
2005	664	41.0	16.2	55.9
2006	686	42.8	16.0	49.3
2007	660	43.0	15.3	53.3
2008	676	40.3	16.8	56.1
2009	674	44.0	15.3	51.3
2010	694	42.0	16.5	57.2
2011	715	41.0	17.4	57.3
2012	749	40.0	18.7	56.5
2013	738	42.0	17.5	54.6
2014	719	40.0	17.9	56.9
2015	777	41.0	18.9	55.3
2016	754	42.0	17.9	53.1
2017	745	43.0	17.3	54.1
2018	737	43.1	17.0	49
2019	743	43.1	17.2	49.7
2020	687	42.1	16.3	51.8
2021	654	40.1	16.3	57.3
2022	752	42.0	17.9	48.5
2023	759	44.0	17.2	54

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 Marlow Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,073
2020	$7,519
2021	$9,875
2022	$8,196
2023	$8,230

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marlow Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 144^th of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 71^st of 276 Elementary schools	9.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Marlow Elementary School)	61	54	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Marlow)	61	54	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	39	29	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marlow Elementary School)	61	51	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marlow)	61	51	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Marlow Elementary School)	43	34	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Marlow)	43	34	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	30	24	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marlow Elementary School)	46	63	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marlow)	46	63	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Marlow Elementary School)	42	39	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Marlow)	42	39	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	35	28	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marlow Elementary School)	29	45	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marlow)	29	45	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	30	27	3%
5th Grade Science (Marlow Elementary School)	56	62	6%
5th Grade Science (Marlow)	56	62	6%
5th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	743	759	2.2%
African American	6	5	16.7%
American Indian	37	34	8.1%
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	58	96	65.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	556	537	3.4%
Two or More Races	81	82	1.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.7%	54%	4.4%

Schools Near Marlow Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2023)			OSTP Mathematics (2023)			OSTP Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	Total
Marlow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	408 Terry Brown Ave	Marlow	73055	Stephens County	Marlow	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 658-3216	759	44	17.2	54.0%	537 (70.8%)	5 (0.7%)	96 (12.6%)	4 (0.5%)	34 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	82 (10.8%)	68.1	71^st of 276 public elementary schools	74.3%		48.1	158^th of 323 public elementary schools	51.1%	87	54.0	34.0	39.0	51.0	63.0	45.0	62.0	$8,230
Plato Elementary School	Public	K-5	1011 W Plato Road	Duncan	73533	Stephens County	Duncan	No	(n/a)	No	No	(580) 255-6167	290	15	19.0	44.8%	215 (74.1%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (10.0%)	5 (1.7%)	15 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.6%)	69.1	66^th of 276 public elementary schools	76.1%		57.1	112^th of 323 public elementary schools	65.3%	46	50.0		46.0	45.0	47.0	62.0	47.0	$9,555
Central High Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	274801 Broncho Rd	Marlow	73055	Stephens County	Central High	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 658-2970	210	11	18.6	36.7%	163 (77.6%)	2 (1.0%)	25 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.2%)								(n/a)								$11,488
Bray-Doyle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1205 South Brooks Road	Marlow	73055	Stephens County	Bray-Doyle	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 658-5070	198	17	11.4	51.0%	140 (70.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (20.2%)								(n/a)								$14,469
Horace Mann Elementary School	Public	K-5	2315 N Whisenant Drive	Duncan	73533	Stephens County	Duncan	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 255-6530	342	21	16.1	73.4%	193 (56.4%)	7 (2.0%)	79 (23.1%)	14 (4.1%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (11.7%)	41.5	164^th of 276 public elementary schools	40.6%		47.4	165^th of 323 public elementary schools	48.9%	1			21.0	50.0	53.0	29.0		$9,480
Emerson Elementary School	Public	K-5	1200 West Hickory	Duncan	73533	Stephens County	Duncan	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 255-7146	357	23	15.3	74.2%	197 (55.2%)	11 (3.1%)	80 (22.4%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (17.4%)	26.7	228^th of 276 public elementary schools	17.4%		38.2	207^th of 323 public elementary schools	35.9%	21		19.0			46.0		37.0	$9,141
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 E Chestnut Avenue	Duncan	73533	Stephens County	Duncan	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 255-8107	276	19	14.8	91.7%	116 (42.0%)	24 (8.7%)	86 (31.2%)	3 (1.1%)	10 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	36 (13.0%)								(n/a)					38.0			$11,070
Mark Twain Elementary School	Public	K-5	2204 West Oak Avenue	Duncan	73533	Stephens County	Duncan	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 255-1324	186	15	12.0	82.3%	115 (61.8%)	6 (3.2%)	36 (19.4%)	6 (3.2%)	7 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.6%)								(n/a)							32.0	$12,680
Rush Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 West Blakley	Rush Springs	73082	Grady County	Rush Springs	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 476-3172	244	17	14.3	66.8%	183 (75.0%)	7 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	46 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)								(n/a)				50.0				$9,727
Empire Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	276803 E 1760 Road	Duncan	73533	Stephens County	Empire	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(580) 255-4150	265	14	18.5	54.3%	176 (66.4%)	2 (0.8%)	41 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (11.3%)								(n/a)					60.0			$8,848

Frequently Asked Questions about Marlow Elementary School

What district is Marlow Elementary School in?

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What is the racial makeup of Marlow Elementary School?

Students at Marlow Elementary School are 71% White, 13% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 4% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Marlow Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Marlow Middle School
High : Marlow High School

How many students attend Marlow Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 759 students attended Marlow Elementary School.

Is Marlow Elementary School a good school?

Marlow Elementary School ranks 71^st of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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