Enrollment
323
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 400991000429
Dickson Es — Ardmore, OK
Federal NCES profile for Dickson Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 53
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dickson Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dickson Es reports 323 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% above the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 323 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dickson spends $11,374 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.2% from local sources (property taxes), 51.9% from the state, and 15.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dickson Es compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 36% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 54% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
— 36% above state mean
Top 95% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$11,374
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 323 Top 54% in Oklahoma — larger than 46% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 22.3:1 +36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400991000429
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 323:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.9%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dickson, which includes Dickson Es.
$11,374
Per student
-20%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 51.9%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dickson Es
How many students attend Dickson Es?
Dickson Es has 323 students enrolled. It is a other school in Ardmore, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickson Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickson Es is 22.3:1, which is 36% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dickson Es?
The largest demographic group at Dickson Es is White at 49.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ardmore, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dickson Es?
Dickson Es has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.