Enrollment
519
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 400079902857 Charter school
Dove Science Academy Es — Warr Acres, OK
Federal NCES profile for Dove Science Academy Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
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
District: Dove Schools of Okc · Oklahoma
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)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dove Science Academy Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dove Science Academy Es reports 519 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dove Schools of Okc spends $9,085 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.9% from local sources (property taxes), 79.4% from the state, and 19.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 3 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 Dove Science Academy Es 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 79% | — | — |
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
19.4:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 87% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$9,085
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 519 Top 79% in Oklahoma — larger than 21% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 19.4:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400079902857
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
African American 31.0%
White 22.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.1%
In-school suspensions 33
Out-of-school suspensions 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dove Schools of Okc, which includes Dove Science Academy Es.
$9,085
Per student
-36%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.9%
State 79.4%
Federal 19.7%
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
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dove Science Academy Es
How many students attend Dove Science Academy Es?
Dove Science Academy Es has 519 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Warr Acres, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dove Science Academy Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Dove Science Academy Es is 19.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dove Science Academy Es?
The largest demographic group at Dove Science Academy Es is Hispanic or Latino at 33.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Warr Acres, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dove Science Academy Es?
Dove Science Academy Es has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.