- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norman, OK
Dimensions Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dimensions Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 402172002714
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dimensions Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 30
- public schools in Norman · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 35.1:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 738
- students enrolled
Dimensions Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dimensions Academy ranks #3 of 30 public schools in Norman, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Dimensions Academy grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (+19.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 402172002714 · Norman, OK Elementary · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 35.1:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Norman North Hs (2,400 students)
Dimensions Academy grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (+19.2%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Dimensions Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norman North H
Norman North Hs
2,400 students
- Norman Hs
Norman Hs
2,100 students
- Whittier Ms
Whittier Ms
1,108 students
- This school 738
Dimensions Academy
738 students
- Irving Ms 727
Irving Ms
727 students
- Longfellow Ms 708
Longfellow Ms
708 students
What this shows Dimensions Academy reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dimensions Academy compares
Dimensions Academy is a growing 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 | 35.1:1 | ▲ 118% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
35.1:1
students per teacher
- 118% above state mean
Top 99% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,223
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
Two or More 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Dimensions Academy is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norman reports $10,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dimensions Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman North Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norman Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whittier Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dimensions Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,100
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Norman
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~738 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dimensions Academy
How many students attend Dimensions Academy?
Dimensions Academy has 738 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norman, OK. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dimensions Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dimensions Academy is 35.1:1, which is 118% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 124% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dimensions Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dimensions Academy is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Norman, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dimensions Academy?
Dimensions Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dimensions Academy rank among public schools in Norman?
By Resource Investment Index, Dimensions Academy ranks #3 of 30 public schools in Norman, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Norman on the city page.
What other schools are in Norman?
Besides Dimensions Academy, Norman also operates Norman North Hs (2,400 students), Norman Hs (2,100 students), and Whittier Ms (1,108 students). See the Norman district page for the complete list.