- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ardmore, OK
Dickson Es
Federal NCES profile for Dickson Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 400991000429
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dickson Es earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Oklahoma schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Ardmore · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 323
- students enrolled
Dickson Es has class sizes larger than 75% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dickson Es ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ardmore, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Dickson Es shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 400991000429 · Ardmore, OK Other · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 17.9:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickson Hs (347 students)
Dickson Es shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Dickson Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dickson Hs
Dickson Hs
347 students
- This school
Dickson Es
323 students
- Dickson Ms
Dickson Ms
282 students
- Dickson Upper
Dickson Upper Es
277 students
What this shows Dickson Es reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dickson Es compares
Dickson Es is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,987
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Two or More 22.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Dickson Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dickson reports $10,987 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dickson Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dickson Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickson Upper Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dickson Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Ardmore
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dickson Es
How many students attend Dickson Es?
Dickson Es has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ardmore, OK. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickson Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickson Es is 17.9:1, which is 11% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dickson Es?
The largest demographic group at Dickson Es is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Ardmore, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dickson Es?
Dickson Es has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dickson Es rank among schools in Ardmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Dickson Es ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ardmore, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ardmore on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickson?
Besides Dickson Es, Dickson also operates Dickson Hs (347 students), Dickson Ms (282 students), and Dickson Upper Es (277 students). See the Dickson district page for the complete list.