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Epic Charter School Elementary

1900 NW Expy Floor R3, Oklahoma City, OK 73118EPIC VIRTUAL CHARTER →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–08Charter
15,223
Students
Total enrolled
$6,980
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 51% vs nat'l
20.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 35% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 15,223 students in grades PK–08 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
51% below average funding
District spends $6,980 per pupil, 51% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Epic Charter School Elementary is a very large elementary in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving grades PK–08 with 15,223 students. The district invests $6,980 per student — 51% below the national average of $14,347, with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Epic Charter School Elementary

15,223
Total Students
20.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
733
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution7,776 male · 7,431 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 10,074 students
Student Composition
51%
14%
8%
21%
Asian1%
White51%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black8%
Multiracial21%
Native American5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 400077702741

Academic Outcomes at Epic Charter School Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 53th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 73118

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$6,980Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$6,980
State avg
$14,178
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$3,071
Student Support$1,326
Administration$838
Operations$1,047
Other$698
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $6,980 spent per student, an estimated $3,092 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
90%
State government
89.8%
Local (property tax)
0.2%
Federal programs
10.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $6,980/student, 51% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 08
Location—
CountyOklahoma County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictEPIC VIRTUAL CHARTER →
Phone: (405)749-4550
NCES ID: 400077702741
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Oklahoma City seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in EPIC VIRTUAL CHARTER
High
Epic Charter School High School
13,255 students · 09–12
● 44 opp65% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1900 NW Expy Floor R3, Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.