Deborah Brown Charter

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Tulsa, Oklahoma - 1 schools

An equity score of 39/100 ranks Deborah Brown Charter #217 of 439 districts in Oklahoma (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,856 per pupil, Deborah Brown Charter ranks #297 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending (Oklahoma districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

208
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,856
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Deborah Brown Charter operates 1 public schools serving 208 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Tulsa County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,856 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending. See how Oklahoma compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.3% local, 85.7% state, and 13.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 39/100, ranked #217 of 439 in Oklahoma against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 17.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.6% African American, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Deborah Brown Community School, enrolling 221 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Deborah Brown Community School accounts for 100.0% of all Deborah Brown Charter student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Deborah Brown Charter a distant remainder — means Deborah Brown Charter-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Deborah Brown Charter chronic absenteeism rate is 17.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Deborah Brown Charter is typically wider than the Deborah Brown Charter-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.9%
Federal
85.7%
State
0.3%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
217 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Deborah Brown Charter.

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 89.6%
Multiracial 6.8%
Other 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

17.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Deborah Brown Charter

School Enrollment
Deborah Brown Community School
Charter
221

How Deborah Brown Charter Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Oklahoma districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Coleman Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Erick Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Shidler Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Cement Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Sharon-Mutual Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Deborah Brown Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Oklahoma

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Edmond
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Moore
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Deborah Brown Charter?

Deborah Brown Charter has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 208 students.

How much does Deborah Brown Charter spend per student?

Deborah Brown Charter spends $11,856 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #217 in Oklahoma.

What is the demographic composition of Deborah Brown Charter?

Deborah Brown Charter students are 89.6% African American, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% White, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Deborah Brown Charter?

Deborah Brown Charter has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #217 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma.