Enrollment
738
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35.1:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+118% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dimensions Academy compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dimensions Academy
Dimensions Academy is a large elementary school in Norman, Oklahoma, enrolling 738 students.
Class loads run heavy: 35.1:1 is larger than about 99% of Oklahoma schools and 118% above the 16.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 91% of state schools at 738 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 57/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Norman's elementary schools, it stands alongside Truman Es (303 students): Dimensions Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (35.1:1 vs 13.2:1).
Norman also operates Norman North Hs (2,400 students) and Norman Hs (2,100 students) alongside Dimensions Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dimensions Academy compares
Dimensions Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norman, which includes Dimensions Academy.
$10,374
Per student
-18%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 38.3%
Federal 12.2%
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.
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
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~738 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~35.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dimensions Academy a good school?
Dimensions Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Oklahoma schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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