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College Remediation Rates of Oklahoma High School Grads

This graphic looks at the number of high school students entering college in an Oklahoma college or university who are required to take "zero level" courses. Educational institutions require these courses before the student can enroll in courses that count toward degree completion. Typically, these courses are charged directly to the student, not only stretching out the length of the degree program but also increasing cost.

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ARP/ESSER III Funds Spent By District

This visualization shows the percentage of ARP/ESSER III funds spent by school district as of June 30, 2022. These funds are available to be spent through September 30, 2024.

Comparison of Education Finance Data Sources

The three data sources being compared in this interactive visualization are the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the National Education Association (NEA), and the Oklahoma Cost Accounting System (OCAS), which is the financial accounting arm of Oklahoma's State Department of Education.

Comparison of Public School Per Pupil Expenditures

Per pupil expenditures (PPE) are an average of what schools spend per student on a wide variety of things. These calculations are different for each state. These charts display data from Oklahoma and surrounding states.

Comparison of Public School Revenue Sources

Where does funding for schools come from? These three graphs include a regional and national comparison of education revenue sources; how each source of revenue has changed over the last nine years; and the amount of change in total revenue over the last nine years.

Oklahoma Redbud Fund Calculations

Governor Stitt signed SB229 on May 28, 2021, making the Redbud Grants the first, official state revenue contribution to school capital projects. These grants are funded using medical marijuana retail sales tax revenue and, if needed, a portion of state general sales taxes.

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Sinking Fund

The Sinking Fund receives local tax dollars upon voter approval. The fund’s purpose is to pay the district’s voted debts for capital improvements. This includes payments on voter-approved bonds for large-scale projects. The amount of bonds a district can seek is capped at 10% of the total valuation of the real property located in a district. The fund can also be used to pay for other district debts like those imposed by a court through a judgment.

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Student Count & Revenue by School District & County

This visualization looks at student count and district revenue data from 2015 to 2022. It shows the percent change from 2015 at the district and county levels.