Enrollment
738
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 402172002714
Dimensions Academy — Norman, OK
Federal NCES profile for Dimensions Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 98
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)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.4:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dimensions Academy compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dimensions Academy reports 738 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 49% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 47% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 3690 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 0.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Norman spends $12,463 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.6% from local sources (property taxes), 38.3% from the state, and 12.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), 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 Dimensions Academy 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 49% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 91% | — | — |
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
8.4:1
students per teacher
— 49% below state mean
Top 2% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
0.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$12,463
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Per 3690 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 738 Top 91% in Oklahoma — larger than 9% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 8.4:1 -49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402172002714
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.2
Students per counselor 3690:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 0.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norman, which includes Dimensions Academy.
$12,463
Per student
-12%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,100
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dimensions Academy
How many students attend Dimensions Academy?
Dimensions Academy has 738 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Norman, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dimensions Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dimensions Academy is 8.4:1, which is 49% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dimensions Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dimensions Academy is White at 62.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Norman, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dimensions Academy?
Dimensions Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C) 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.