Enrollment
556
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tulsa, OK
Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa
Federal NCES profile for Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 400075302694Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Oklahoma schools.
- #9 of 63
- schools in Tulsa · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 556
- students enrolled
Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa has class sizes larger than 84% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa ranks #9 of 63 schools in Tulsa, OK.
School address
District: Dove Schools of Tulsa · Oklahoma
NCES ID 400075302694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa
Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, enrolling 556 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 556 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (16%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 556 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Dove Schools of Tulsa spends $8,910 per pupil, 29% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tulsa's public schools, it stands alongside Ellen Ochoa Es (968 students): Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.2:1 vs 16.4:1).
Dove Schools of Tulsa also operates Dove Science Academy Tulsa (569 students) and Dove Science Academy Tulsa Hs (343 students) alongside Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa.
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 Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa compares
Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$8,910
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
White 16.2%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dove Schools of Tulsa, which includes Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa.
$8,910
Per student
-29%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.7%
State 71.8%
Federal 27.5%
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 Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Science Academy Tulsa | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dove Science Academy Tulsa Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Tulsa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ellen Ochoa Es
Standard public school
968 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Northwest Es
Standard public school
959 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Kendall-Whittier Es
Standard public school
825 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Southeast Es
Standard public school
817 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Skelly Es
Standard public school
775 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Disney Es
Standard public school
724 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~556 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa
How many students attend Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa?
Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tulsa, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa?
The student-teacher ratio at Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa is 19.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa?
The largest demographic group at Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Tulsa, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa?
Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa rank among schools in Tulsa?
By Resource Investment Index, Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa ranks #9 of 63 schools in Tulsa, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tulsa on the city page.
Is Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa a good school?
Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Dove Schools of Tulsa?
Besides Dove Sch of Discovery Tulsa, Dove Schools of Tulsa also operates Dove Science Academy Tulsa (569 students) and Dove Science Academy Tulsa Hs (343 students). See the Dove Schools of Tulsa district page for the complete list.
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