NCES CCD 2024-25 14 schools OK

Best-Resourced Schools in Ardmore, OK

14 public K-12 schools in Ardmore from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

14 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Ardmore's 14 public schools is Ardmore Hs, scoring 36/100, against a city average of 43.4/100. Computed live across every Ardmore campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Ardmore, OK, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

14
Schools
5,343
Students
43.4/100
Avg Quality
17.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Ardmore Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Ardmore, OK enrolls 5,343 students across 14 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 17.5:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 43.4/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Ardmore on this index is Ardmore Hs, at 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 707 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Ardmore spans 3 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Ardmore school enrollment varies 2.6× across entities

Ardmore school enrollment ranges from 277 students (lowest) to 707 students (highest), a spread of 430 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous school portfolio for a city this size. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Ardmore student-teacher ratio is 17.5:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Ardmore is typically wider than the Ardmore-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

# School Score
1. Ardmore Hs 36
2. Plainview Hs 53
3. Lincoln Es 34
4. Plainview Primary Es 47
5. Charles Evans Es 36
6. Jefferson Es 34
7. Plainview Ms 43
8. Plainview Intermediate Es 56
9. Dickson Hs 43
10. Will Rogers Es 35
11. Dickson Es 47
12. Ardmore Ms 47
13. Dickson Ms 49
14. Dickson Upper Es 48

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Ardmore

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 Ardmore Hs 77.8/100
  2. 2 Ardmore Ms 77.1/100
  3. 3 Lincoln Es 76.7/100
  4. 4 Will Rogers Es 76.6/100
  5. 5 Jefferson Es 76.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Ardmore, OK?

The highest-ranked school in Ardmore is Ardmore Hs with a quality score of 36/100. There are 14 public schools in Ardmore with 5,343 total students.

How many schools are in Ardmore, OK?

Ardmore has 14 public schools with a total enrollment of 5,343 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 17.5:1.

Other Cities in Oklahoma

Side-by-side: Compare any two schools or districts in Oklahoma →

Explore PlainSchools

Related Guides

Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.