Enrollment
310
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 400079902936 Charter school
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc — Oklahoma City, OK
Federal NCES profile for Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 69
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)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc reports 310 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% 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 15% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 326 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.3% 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 50/100 (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 Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 52% | — | — |
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
18.3:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Per 326 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 310 Top 52% in Oklahoma — larger than 48% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 18.3:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400079902936
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.8%
African American 11.9%
White 6.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.9
Students per counselor 326:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.3%
In-school suspensions 48
Out-of-school suspensions 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dove Schools of Okc, which includes Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc.
$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
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc
How many students attend Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc?
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc has 310 students enrolled. It is a middle school in OKlahoma City, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc?
The student-teacher ratio at Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc is 18.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc?
The largest demographic group at Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc is Hispanic or Latino at 76.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in OKlahoma City, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc?
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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.