Darlington School District

4408 North Highway 81
El Reno, OK 73036-8916
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 241 students in Darlington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public School in Darlington School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
1 School
1,782 Schools
# Students
241 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Darlington School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#163 out of 537 school districts
(Top 50%)
32%
25%
25-29%
27%
30-39%
31%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.74
% American Indian
50%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
20%
21%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
10%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
19%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,685 is higher than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,851 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,685
$11,355
Spending / Student
$14,851
$11,328

Best Darlington School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darlington Public School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4408 North Highway 81
El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-0137
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Darlington School District?
Darlington School District manages 1 public schools serving 241 students.
What is the rank of Darlington School District?
Darlington School District is ranked #169 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Darlington School District?
50% of Darlington School District students are American Indian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Darlington School District?
Darlington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Darlington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,851 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Top 50% in OK
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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