Collected and spent
In 2023, Oklahoma City Public Schools spent about $517.4M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$517.4M
Fiscal year 2023 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$7.057 per $100 of value
Source · Oklahoma County Assessor, Oklahoma City Public Schools' 2024 levy: 70.57 mills — the district's own 66.43 mills plus the countywide 4.14-mill school levy every district receives. Applied to 11% of a home's market value. From the Oklahoma County Assessor's levy records. Read on June 9, 2026.
Where it goes
Four service lines.
Schools
$340.8M
Public works
$140.5M
General government
$35.5M
Other
$0.5M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · NCES F-33 FY23 - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The school board approves budgets and audits each year. Seven members elected by district, plus a board chair.
Carole Thompson
Board member, District 1
Term end not published
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Lori Bowman
Board member, District 2
Term end not published
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Jessica Cifuentes
Board member, District 3
Term end not published
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Dana Meister
Board member, District 4
Term end not published
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Vernona Dismuke
Board member, District 5
Term end not published
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Juan Lecona
Board member, District 6
Term end not published
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Galilea Martinez
Board member, District 7
Term end not published
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Source · Oklahoma City Public Schools, Oklahoma City Public Schools. Read on October 1, 2026.
When decisions happen
Each yearThe board usually holds one business meeting each month.
Next electionDistrict 6 is up for election in 2027.
The state lists February 9, 2027 for the school primary.
How to reach it
Source · Oklahoma City Public Schools, Oklahoma City Public Schools. Read on October 1, 2026.
Also on this tax bill
An Oklahoma City Public Schools address pays these governments too. Which cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Oklahoma City Public Schools
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 6
Oklahoma CityCity
SpencerNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Midwest CityNot in Who Taxes Me yet
The VillageNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Nichols HillsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Del CityNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Sources
Spent
NCES F-33 FY23 - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Who decides
Oklahoma City Public Schools, Oklahoma City Public Schools. Read on October 1, 2026.
When decisions happen
Oklahoma City Public Schools, Oklahoma City Public Schools. Read on October 1, 2026.
How to reach it
Oklahoma City Public Schools, Oklahoma City Public Schools. Read on October 1, 2026.
What it does
NCES F-33 FY23 - Estimated service split source. Read on October 14, 2026.
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