- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ardmore, OK
Dickson Ms
Federal NCES profile for Dickson Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 400991002667
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dickson Ms earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Oklahoma schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Ardmore · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 282
- students enrolled
Dickson Ms has class sizes larger than 93% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dickson Ms ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Ardmore, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Dickson Ms shrank from 293 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-15.4%).
Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 400991002667 · Ardmore, OK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 21.7:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickson Hs (347 students)
Dickson Ms shrank from 293 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-15.4%). Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Dickson Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dickson Hs
Dickson Hs
347 students
- Dickson Es
Dickson Es
323 students
- This school
Dickson Ms
282 students
- Dickson Upper
Dickson Upper Es
277 students
What this shows Dickson Ms reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dickson Ms compares
Dickson Ms 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 35% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 93% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Two or More 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Dickson Ms is about as mixed as 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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dickson Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dickson Upper Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dickson Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Ardmore
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dickson Ms
How many students attend Dickson Ms?
Dickson Ms has 282 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ardmore, OK. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickson Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickson Ms is 21.7:1, which is 35% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dickson Ms?
The largest demographic group at Dickson Ms is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Ardmore, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dickson Ms?
Dickson Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Ms rank among middle schools in Ardmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Dickson Ms ranks #1 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Ardmore on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickson?
Besides Dickson Ms, Dickson also operates Dickson Hs (347 students), Dickson Es (323 students), and Dickson Upper Es (277 students). See the Dickson district page for the complete list.