Dove Schools of Okc

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - 5 schools

An equity score of 29/100 ranks Dove Schools of Okc #301 of 439 districts in Oklahoma (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $8,953 per pupil, Dove Schools of Okc ranks #498 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending (Oklahoma districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,854
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$8,953
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Dove Schools of Okc operates 5 public schools serving 1,854 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high 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 Oklahoma County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $8,953 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 54 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending. See how Oklahoma compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.9% local, 79.4% state, and 19.7% 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 29/100, ranked #301 of 439 in Oklahoma against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), a 277.9:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.3% African American, 15.1% White across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Dove Science Academy Es, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.

Its largest campus is Dove Science Academy South Okc, enrolling 521 students (25% of the district's total enrollment).

Dove Science Academy South Okc accounts for 25.4% of all Dove Schools of Okc student enrollment

That concentration means Dove Schools of Okc-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Dove Schools of Okc student-counselor ratio is 278:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Dove Schools of Okc is typically wider than the Dove Schools of Okc-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Dove Schools of Okc chronic absenteeism rate is 10.3% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

19.7%
Federal
79.4%
State
0.9%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
301 / 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 5 schools in Dove Schools of Okc.

White 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 57.8%
African American 19.3%
Asian 2.0%
Multiracial 4.5%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 55.6/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Dove Schools of Okc's schools, below the Oklahoma average of 59.6.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Dove Science Academy Es 73.5
  2. 2 Dove Science Academy Ms 71.3
  3. 3 Dove Science Academy Hs 51.5
  4. 4 Dove Science Academy South Okc 42.8
  5. 5 Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc 39.1

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
11 AP courses total
277.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Dove Schools of Okc

School Enrollment
Dove Science Academy South Okc
Charter
521
Dove Science Academy Es
Charter
519
Dove Science Academy Hs
Charter
389
Dove Science Academy Ms
Charter
313
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc
Charter
310

How Dove Schools of Okc Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Oklahoma districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Sallisaw Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Catoosa Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Bridge Creek Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Fort Gibson Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Byng Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Dove Schools of Okc?

Dove Schools of Okc has 5 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 high, 2 middle. Total enrollment is 1,854 students.

How much does Dove Schools of Okc spend per student?

Dove Schools of Okc spends $8,953 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #301 in Oklahoma.

What is the demographic composition of Dove Schools of Okc?

Dove Schools of Okc students are 57.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.3% African American, 15.1% White, 2.0% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Dove Schools of Okc?

Dove Schools of Okc has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #301 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma.