- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ardmore, OK
Dickson Hs
Federal NCES profile for Dickson Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 400991000430
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dickson Hs earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Oklahoma schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Ardmore · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 347
- students enrolled
Dickson Hs has class sizes larger than 85% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dickson Hs ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Ardmore, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Dickson Hs held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 400991000430 · Ardmore, OK High · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 19.3:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickson Es (323 students)
Dickson Hs held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Dickson Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dickson Hs
347 students
- Dickson Es
Dickson Es
323 students
- Dickson Ms
Dickson Ms
282 students
- Dickson Upper
Dickson Upper Es
277 students
What this shows Dickson Hs reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dickson Hs compares
Dickson Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Two or More 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Dickson Hs is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson Es | 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 Hs'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 high schools in Ardmore
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dickson Hs
How many students attend Dickson Hs?
Dickson Hs has 347 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ardmore, OK. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickson Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickson Hs is 19.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dickson Hs?
The largest demographic group at Dickson Hs is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Ardmore, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dickson Hs?
Dickson Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Hs rank among high schools in Ardmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Dickson Hs ranks #2 of 3 high 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 high schools in Ardmore on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickson?
Besides Dickson Hs, Dickson also operates Dickson Es (323 students), Dickson Ms (282 students), and Dickson Upper Es (277 students). See the Dickson district page for the complete list.