- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oklahoma City, OK
Dove Science Academy South Okc
Federal NCES profile for Dove Science Academy South Okc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 400079902903Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dove Science Academy South Okc earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Oklahoma schools.
- #5 of 24
- elementary schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 521
- students enrolled
Dove Science Academy South Okc has class sizes larger than 96% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dove Science Academy South Okc ranks #5 of 24 elementary schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Dove Schools of Okc · Oklahoma
NCES ID 400079902903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Dove Science Academy South Okc grew from 454 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (+13.4%).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 400079902903 · Oklahoma City, OK Elementary · MID · CHARTER
521 enr · 23.7:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Dove Science Academy Es (519 students)
Dove Science Academy South Okc grew from 454 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (+13.4%). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Dove Science Academy South Okc in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dove Science Academy South Okc
521 students
- Dove Science A
Dove Science Academy Es
519 students
- Dove Science A
Dove Science Academy Hs
389 students
- Dove Science A
Dove Science Academy Ms
313 students
- Dove Science A
Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc
310 students
What this shows Dove Science Academy South Okc reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dove Science Academy South Okc compares
Dove Science Academy South Okc is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 47% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 96% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$8,877
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.9%
African American 11.7%
White 10.7%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Dove Science Academy South Okc is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dove Schools of Okc reports $8,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dove Science Academy South Okc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Science Academy Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dove Science Academy Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dove Science Academy Ms | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dove Science Academy Middle School South Okc | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dove Science Academy South Okc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Oklahoma City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Taft Ms
Standard public school
1,096 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Classen Ms of Advanced Studies
Standard public school
916 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Ms
Standard public school
858 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Ms
Standard public school
834 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Canyon Ridge Ies
Standard public school
798 students 17:1 students per teacher
Redstone Intermediate School
Standard public school
750 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dove Science Academy South Okc
How many students attend Dove Science Academy South Okc?
Dove Science Academy South Okc has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oklahoma City, OK. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dove Science Academy South Okc?
The student-teacher ratio at Dove Science Academy South Okc is 23.7:1, which is 47% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dove Science Academy South Okc?
The largest demographic group at Dove Science Academy South Okc is Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dove Science Academy South Okc?
Dove Science Academy South Okc has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dove Science Academy South Okc rank among elementary schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Dove Science Academy South Okc ranks #5 of 24 elementary schools in Oklahoma City, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oklahoma City on the city page.
What other schools are in Dove Schools of Okc?
Besides Dove Science Academy South Okc, Dove Schools of Okc also operates Dove Science Academy Es (519 students), Dove Science Academy Hs (389 students), and Dove Science Academy Ms (313 students). See the Dove Schools of Okc district page for the complete list.