Enrollment
521
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dove Science Academy South Okc compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dove Science Academy South Okc
Dove Science Academy South Okc is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, enrolling 521 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Oklahoma schools and 47% above the 16.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 521 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 43/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Dove Schools of Okc spends $8,953 per pupil, 29% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Oklahoma City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Taft Ms (1,096 students): Dove Science Academy South Okc is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.7:1 vs 14.2:1).
Dove Schools of Okc also operates Dove Science Academy Es (519 students) and Dove Science Academy Hs (389 students) alongside Dove Science Academy South Okc.
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 Science Academy South Okc compares
Dove Science Academy South Okc on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,953
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dove Schools of Okc, which includes Dove Science Academy South Okc.
$8,953
Per student
-29%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~521 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dove Science Academy South Okc a good school?
Dove Science Academy South Okc earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 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.
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